Manual Câmera Nikon D100

Product Documentation
The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera. Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photographs, and transferring them to your computer. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operating instructions for your camera. Nikon View 5 Reference Manual The Nikon View 5 Reference Manual can be found in electronic format on the reference CD provided with your camera. For information on viewing the Reference Manual, see the Quick Start Guide .
CAUTION: Foreign Matter on the CCD Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the CCD during production and shipping. The D100, however, is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to the CCD, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions. To prevent foreign matter from entering the camera, do not exchange lenses in dusty environments. To protect the camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera, being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter that may be adhering to the body cap. Should foreign matter find its way onto the CCD, clean the CCD as instructed on pages 186187 of this manual, or have the CCD cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel. Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the CCD can be retouched using the clean image options available in some third-party imaging software.
How to Read This Manual

First, be aware of the warnings, cautions, and notices on pages iivii. Next, read Overview and Getting to Know the Camera to familiarize yourself with the conventions used in this manual and the names of camera parts, then set up your camera as described in First Steps. Overview Getting to Know the Camera First Steps Basic Photography Basic Playback Choosing a Shooting Mode Image Quality and Size Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) Once you have mastered the basics of digital photography, you can read these sections for complete information on when and how to use camera controls. White Balance Image Adjustment Focus Exposure Flash Photography Self-Timer Mode Read this chapter for more on thumbnail playback, playback zoom, and photo information. Refer to these chapters for information on camera menus and custom settings on connecting your camera to a television or computer and on optional accessories, camera care, and troubleshooting. More About Playback Menu Guide Connections Technical Notes
Now you are ready to take photographs and play them back.
For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Do not place strap around neck Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special care should be taken to avoid placing the strap around the neck of an infant or child.
Do not disassemble Touching the products internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards. Do not short or disassemble the battery. Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat. Do not immerse in or expose to water. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
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Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place. Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.
Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to your subjects eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39) from the subject. When using the viewfinder When operating the diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
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Caring for the Camera and Battery

Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature. Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the products internal circuitry. Do not touch the shutter curtain The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged. Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain. Handle all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the battery-chamber, card-slot, or connector covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage. Cleaning When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened with pure water and then dry your camera thoroughly. In rare instances, static electricity produced by a brush or cloth may cause the LCD displays to light up or darken. This does not indicate a malfunction, and the display will shortly return to normal. When cleaning the lens and mirror, remember that these elements are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical (tilting the can could result in liquid being sprayed on the mirror). If you do get a fingerprint or other stain on the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully. See Technical Notes: Caring for Your Camera for information on cleaning the CCD. Storage To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, close to equipment that produces strong magnetic fields, or in areas subject to extremes of temperature, for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day.
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To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again. Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away. Notes on the monitor The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded with the product will not be affected. Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light. Do not apply pressure to the monitor; this could cause damage or malfunction. Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower. Stains can be removed by rubbing the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Replace the monitor cover when transporting the camera or leaving it unattended. Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power to the product in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected.
Batteries When you turn the device on, check the battery-level displayed in the control panel to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced. The battery needs to be replaced when the battery-level indicator is flashing. Ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged when taking photographs on important occasions. Depending on your location, you may find it difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use. After removing the battery from the camera, be sure to replace the terminal cover. Memory cards Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Inserting or removing cards with the power on could render them unusable. Insert memory cards as shown in the illustration at right. Inserting cards upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card.
Notices
No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikons prior written permission. Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This CAUTIONS equipment generates, uses, and can radiModifications ate radio frequency energy and, if not inThe FCC requires the user to be notified stalled and used in accordance with the inthat any changes or modifications made to structions, may cause harmful interference this device that are not expressly approved to radio communications. However, there by Nikon Corporation may void the user's is no guarantee that interference will not authority to operate the equipment. occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- Interface Cables ence to radio or television reception, which Use the interface cables sold or provided by can be determined by turning the equip- Nikon for your equipment. Using other inment off and on, the user is encouraged to terface cables may exceed the limits of try to correct the interference by one or Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. more of the following measures: Nikon Inc., Reorient or relocate the receiving an1300 Walt Whitman Road, tenna. Melville, New York Increase the separation between the 11747-3064, U.S.A. equipment and receiver. Tel.: 631-547-4200 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
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Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety ............................................................................................... Caring for the Camera and Battery ................................................................. Notices ........................................................................................................... Introduction: Getting Started ......................................................................... Overview: About This Manual ....................................................................... Getting to Know the Camera: Camera Controls and Displays ..................... First Steps: Getting the Camera Ready for Use ............................................. Step 1Attach the Camera Strap ................................................................... Step 2Insert the Battery ............................................................................... Step 3Choose a Language .......................................................................... Step 4Set the Time and Date ....................................................................... Step 5Attach a Lens .................................................................................... Step 6Insert a Memory Card ........................................................................ Tutorial: Basic Photography and Playback ..................................................... Basic Photography: Taking Your First Photographs ..................................... Step 1Ready the Camera ............................................................................. Step 2Adjust Camera Settings ..................................................................... Step 3Frame a Photograph .......................................................................... Step 4Focus ................................................................................................ Step 5Check Exposure ................................................................................. Step 6Take the Photograph ......................................................................... Basic Playback: Viewing Photographs ........................................................... Taking Photographs: The Details .................................................................... The Shooting Menu ........................................................................................ Choosing a Shooting Mode: Single Frame, Continuous, or Self-Timer ....... Image Quality and Size: Making Effective Use of Memory ......................... Image Quality ................................................................................................. Image Size ...................................................................................................... Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency): Reacting Faster to Light ................................ White Balance: Keeping Colors True ............................................................. Fine-Tuning White Balance .............................................................................. Preset White Balance ...................................................................................... Image Adjustment: Shooting Menu Settings ............................................... Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening ............................................. Adjusting Contrast: Tone Compensation ......................................................... Suiting Colors to Your Workflow: Color Mode ................................................ Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment ................................................................. ii iv vi 1 2 4 14 15 16 18 19 20 22 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 34 35 37 39 41 43 44 46 48 50 53 55 58 58 59 60 62
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Focus: Controlling How the Camera Focuses ................................................ Focus Mode .................................................................................................... Focus Area Selection ....................................................................................... Autofocus ...................................................................................................... Manual Focus ................................................................................................. Exposure; Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure ................................ Metering ........................................................................................................ Exposure Mode .............................................................................................. Autoexposure Lock ......................................................................................... Exposure Compensation ................................................................................. Bracketing ...................................................................................................... Flash Photography: Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights ..................... Flash Sync Modes ........................................................................................... Using the Built-in Speedlight ........................................................................... Flash Exposure Compensation ........................................................................ Using an Optional Speedlight ......................................................................... Self-Timer Mode: Delaying Shutter Release ................................................. Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings ............................................. More About Playback: Playback Options ....................................................... Single-Image Playback .................................................................................... Photo Information .......................................................................................... Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ................................................ Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .............................................................. Protecting Photographs from Deletion ............................................................ Deleting Individual Photographs ..................................................................... Menu Guide: Index to Menu Options ............................................................ Using Camera Menus: Basic Menu Operations ............................................. The Playback Menu: Managing Images ........................................................ Deleting Photographs: Delete ......................................................................... Folder Options: Folder Designate .................................................................... Automated Playback: Slide Show .................................................................... Hiding Images During Playback: Hide Image ................................................... Ordering Prints: Print Set ................................................................................. Controlling Photo Info: Display Mode .............................................................
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The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ........................................................ Choosing a Settings Bank: Bank Select ........................................................... File Type and Compression: Image Quality ....................................................... Choosing an Image Size: Resolution ............................................................... Keeping Colors True: White Balance ............................................................... Setting Sensitivity: ISO .................................................................................... Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening ............................................. Adjusting Contrast: Tone Compensation ......................................................... Setting Colors Based on Workflow: Color Mode ............................................. Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment ................................................................. Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings ............................................ The Setup Menu: Camera Setup .................................................................... Formatting Memory Cards: Format ................................................................. Adjusting Monitor Brightness: LCD Brightness ................................................ Readying the CCD for Inspection: Mirror Lock-up ........................................... Choosing a Video Standard: Video Mode ........................................................ Adding Comments to Photographs: Image Comment ..................................... Connections: Connecting to External Devices ............................................... Television Playback: Connecting Your Camera to a Video Device ............... Connecting to a Computer: Data Transfer and Camera Control ................. Software for the D100 .................................................................................... Direct USB Connection ................................................................................... Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources ............................... Optional Accessories: Lenses and Other Accessories .................................... Lenses for the D100 ....................................................................................... Other Accessories ........................................................................................... Approved Memory Cards ................................................................................ Caring for Your Camera: Storage and Maintenance .................................... Storage .......................................................................................................... Cleaning ......................................................................................................... Troubleshooting: Understanding Error Messages and Displays .................. Web Resources: On-Line Resources for Nikon Users .................................... Specifications .................................................................................................. Index .................................................................................................................
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Introduction
Getting Started
Overview 23 Getting to Know the Camera 413
This chapter is divided into the following sections: Overview Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used. Getting to Know the Camera Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the manual for information on the names and functions of camera parts. First Steps This section details the steps you will take when using your camera for the first time: inserting the battery and memory card, attaching a lens and camera strap, and setting the date, time, and language.
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Overview
About This Manual This manual is designed to help you enjoy taking photographs with the advanced Nikon D100 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. First-time users who cant wait to experience the simplicity and immediacy of digital photography can follow the step-by-step instructions in the Quick Start Guide or read First Steps and Tutorial in this manual, referring to Getting to Know the Camera for information on the location of camera controls and displays. Once you have mastered the basics, detailed information on when and how to use the various camera settings can be found in Taking Photographs and Menu Guide. Information on what to do with your pictures once you have finished shooting is available in Connections, which describes how to connect your camera to a television, video-cassette recorder, or computer.
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Principal Features
The D100 is equipped with a large (23.7 ! 15.6 mm/0.9 ! 0.6) CCD with 6.1 million effective pixels capable of producing photographs in three different sizes (3008 ! 2000, 2240 ! 1488, and 1504 ! 1000 pixels). Proven elements of the D1-series 3D digital matrix image control, including precise exposure control based on 3D matrix metering and TTL white balance for optimum color temperature measurements, have been further improved for unerring color reproduction and smooth tonal transitions. Three color modes, adapted to sRGB or Adobe color spaces, are available for different work flows. Photographs are stored in a temporary memory buffer during shooting, allowing up to six photographs (or four RAW images) to be recorded at a rate of approximately three frames per second. Noise reduction is available to reduce the occurrence of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels at shutter speeds of around 1/2 s or slower. The D100s built-in Speedlight ensures that you will never miss the chance for that perfect shot, even when lighting is poor. The camera is equipped with an automatic sensitivity adjustment function that helps ensure optimal exposure when correct exposure can not be achieved at current settings. Twelve-bit output from the cameras CCD can be saved without modification as high-quality RAW data. The optional MB-D100 multi function battery pack can expand your cameras potential with voice-memo recording and a shutter-release button and command dials for taking photographs in vertical (portrait) orientation.
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:
IntroductionOverview
This icon marks cautions, information that you should read before use to prevent damage to your camera. This icon marks notes, information that you should read before using your camera. This icon marks settings that can be adjusted using camera menus. This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using your camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual. This icon marks settings that can be fine-tuned from the Custom Settings menu.
Take Test Shots

Before taking pictures on important occasions (for example, at weddings or before taking the camera with you on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikons Life-Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/ For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information: http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/
Replacing This Manual

Should you lose this manual, replacements can be ordered, for a fee, from any authorized Nikon service representative.
Getting to Know the Camera

Camera Controls and Displays Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.
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Camera Body
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1 Eyelet for camera strap ................. 15 2 Shooting-mode dial lock release ... 41 3 Shooting mode dial ...................... 41 4 Accessory shoe ........................... 104 5 Depth-of-field preview button ...... 76 6 AF-assist illuminator ..................... 72 Self-timer lamp ........................... 108 Red-eye reduction lamp ................ 97 7 Power switch ................................ 27
8 Release terminal ......................... 182 9 Shutter-release button ...... 3134, 72 10 Exposure compensation ( ) button .................................................... 86 11 Flash sync mode ( ) button ..... 98 12 LCD illuminator ( ) button (press to illuminate control panel) ............. 155 Format ( ) button ................... 23 13 Control panel ................................. 8 14 Focal plane mark ( ) ................. 74
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15 Built-in Speedlight .................. 94, 98 16 Sub-command dial ....................... 12 17 Function dial ................................ 12 See also: Exposure mode .......................... 76 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) ....... 48 White balance ........................... 50 Image quality ............................. 44 Image size ................................. 46 AF-area mode ............................ 65
18 Speedlight lock release ................. 98 19 Connector cover ......... 168, 172, 191 20 Lens release button ...................... 21 21 Focus-mode selector ..................... 63
The LCD Illuminator

The control panel backlight (LCD illuminator) will light when the LCD illuminator button ( ) is pressed, allowing you to confirm camera settings in the dark. The illuminator will remain lit while the camera exposure meters are active or until the shutter is released.
Camera Body (continued)

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22 Viewfinder eyepiece ..................... 30 23 Flash exposure compensation ( ) button ............................... 102 Format ( ) button ................... 23 24 Bracketing ( 25 Monitor ( 26 MENU ( 27 Thumbnail ( 28 Protect ( ) button ................ 88 ) button ........... 35, 112 ) button ............. 39, 122 ) button .............. 116 ) button ................... 119
30 Viewfinder eyepiece cup ............... 30 31 AE/AF lock ( ) button .. 70, 84, 154 32 Main command dial ..................... 12 33 Memory card slot cover ................ 22 34 Multi selector ........... 35, 39, 64, 114 35 Focus area lock switch .................. 64 36 Memory card slot cover latch ........ 22 37 Memory card access lamp ............ 34 38 Delete ( ) button .............. 35, 120 39 Monitor .................................. 15, 35
29 ENTER ( ) button ............. 40, 125 Playback zoom ( ) button .......... 118
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40 Tripod socket 41 Connectors for MB-D100 ........... 180 42 Metering selector ......................... 75
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Control Panel
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1 Shutter speed ......................... 7980 Sensitivity ..................................... 48 Exposure compensation value ....... 86 Flash compensation value ........... 102 Number of shots in bracketing sequence ...................................... 88 White balance adjustment ............ 90 2 Battery indicator ........................... 17 3 Image size .................................... 46 4 Image quality ............................... 44 5 Flash compensation indicator ..... 102 6 Exposure compensation indicator .. 86 7 Flexible program indicator ............ 78 8 Flash sync mode ........................... 96
9 Aperture ...................................... 81 Bracketing increment ................... 88 Image transfer mode indicator .... 173 10 Custom-settings indicator ........... 146 11 Number of exposures remaining ... 27 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills ....................... 41 Remote control mode indicator .. 173 12 White balance mode .................... 50 13 Bracketing indicator ..................... 88 14 Clock battery indicator ................. 19 15 K (appears when memory remains for over 1,000 exposures) ............. 42 16 Bracketing progress indicator ....... 89 17 Focus area .............................. 6469
The Control Panel Display

The control panel display tends to darken and exhibit slower response times at high temperatures. The display will return to normal at room temperature.
The Viewfinder Display

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No Battery
When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewfinder display will return to normal when a fully-charged battery is inserted.
The Viewfinder Display

The focus-area and grid-line displays in the viewfinder (advanced focusing screen display) tend to brighten at high temperatures and to darken and exhibit slower response times at low temperatures. The other displays in the viewfinder tend darken and exhibit slower response times at high temperatures. All displays will return to normal at room temperature.
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1 12-mm (0.47) reference circle for center-weighted metering ............ 75 2 Focus brackets (focus areas) ... 6469 Spot-metering targets .................. 75 3 Reference grid (displayed when ON is selected for Custom Setting 19) .. 157 4 Focus indicator ....................... 31, 70 5 Metering ...................................... 75 6 Auto-exposure lock ...................... 84 7 Exposure mode ............................ 76 8 Flash compensation indicator ..... 102 9 Exposure compensation indicator .. 86 10 K (appears when memory remains for over 1,000 exposures) ............. 42
11 Flash-ready indicator .................... 99 12 Battery indicator ........................... 17 13 Shutter speed ......................... 80, 82 14 Aperture ................................ 8182 15 Electronic analog exposure display .................................................... 83 Exposure compensation ................ 86 16 Number of exposures remaining ... 27 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills ....................... 41 Exposure compensation value ....... 86 Flash exposure compensation value .................................................. 102
Advanced Focusing Screen Display

When the background is bright, the active focus area ( 64) is highlighted in black. When the background is dark, the active focus area is highlighted briefly in red as needed to establish contrast with the background (Vari-Brite focus areas), making it easier to identify the selected focus area. The viewfinder is also equipped with ondemand grid lines. When ON is selected for Custom Setting 19 (Grid Display; 157), a reference grid is superimposed over the display in the viewfinder. This grid is a useful aid when composing landscape shots or when tilting or shifting a PC Nikkor lens. Owing to the characteristics of this type of viewfinder display, you may notice fine lines radiating outwards from the selected focus area, or that the display in the viewfinder turns red when the selected focus area is highlighted. These phenomena are normal and do not indicate a malfunction.
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The Command Dials

The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings.
Flash sync mode button Function dial Sub-command Bracketing button dial Exposure compensation button Flash exposure compensation button Main command dial Image quality and size + Set image quality ( 46)
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Fine-tune white balance ( 5354)/measure a value for preset white balance ( 56)
Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) + Set sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 49)
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AF-area mode + Exposure + Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (exposure mode P 78) Choose a setting for AF-area mode ( 65)
Choose a shutter speed (exposure mode S or M; 80) Choose an aperture (exposure mode A or M; 8182) Set exposure compensation (when function dial set to P, S, A, or M; 86) Activate or cancel bracketing (when function dial set to P, S, A, or M; 88) Change bracketing settings (when function dial set to P, S, A, or M; 88)
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Choose a flash sync mode (when function dial set to P, S, A, or M; 98)
Set flash compensation (when function dial set to P, S, A, or M; 102)
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First Steps
Getting the Camera Ready for Use Before using your camera for the first time, complete the following steps:
STEP 1 STEP 2 Attach the Camera Strap Insert the Battery 15 1617
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To learn more about batteries and alternative power sources, see: Technical Notes: Optional Accessories ........................ 176183 Caring for the Camera and Battery ............................ ivv STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 Choose a Language Set the Time and Date Attach a Lens 18 19 2021
To learn more about the lenses available for the D100, see: Technical Notes: Optional Accessories ........................ 176183 STEP 6 Insert a Memory Card To learn more about compatible memory cards, see: Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards ................. For more information on formatting memory cards, see: The Setup Menu: Formatting Memory Cards .............. 2223 183 162
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Step 1Attach the Camera Strap
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Attach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below.
The Monitor Cover

A clear plastic cover (the BM-2 LCD monitor cover) is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean, and to protect the monitor when the camera is not in use or when you are transporting the camera. To remove the monitor cover, hold the camera firmly and pull the bottom of the cover gently outwards as shown at right (1). Once the cover is unlatched, you can move it slightly away from the monitor (2) and then remove it as shown (3). To replace the cover for shooting or storage, insert the two projections on the top of the cover into the matching indentations above the camera monitor (1), then press the bottom of the cover until you hear it click into place (2).
Do not lift bottom of cover past point shown
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Step 2Insert the Battery

Your camera is powered by a single rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3 lithium-ion battery (provided).
2.1
Charge the battery The EN-EL3 battery supplied with your camera is not fully charged at shipment. To maximize shooting time, batteries should be fully charged before use. The battery will recharge in about two hours when inserted in the MH-18 quick charger provided with your camera; instructions for use may be found in the documentation provided with the charger. Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries.
2.2 2.3 2.4
Open the battery-chamber cover Slide the battery-chamber cover latch to the open position ( ; a) and open the batterychamber cover (b). Insert the battery pack Insert a fully charged battery with the contacts oriented as shown at right.
b a
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Close the battery-chamber cover To prevent the battery from being dislodged during operation, be sure the cover is securely latched.
Getting the Camera Ready for Use
2.6
Check the battery level Turn the camera on and check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder.
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Icon* Control ViewPanel finder Status Notes To save power, aperture and shutterspeed indicators in the control panel and all indicators in viewfinder turn off if no operations are performed for six seconds (auto meter off). Press shutter-release button halfway to reactivate display. Ready a fully-charged spare battery. Shutter-release disabled. No pictures can be taken until battery has been replaced.
Battery fully charged Battery partially discharged Low battery
(Flashes) (Flashes)
Battery exhausted
* No icon displayed when camera powered by optional AC adapter.
Removing the Battery

To remove the battery, turn the camera off, open the battery chamber cover as described above, and slide the battery out.
Camera Off Display

When the camera is off and the main battery is inserted or the camera is powered by an optional EH-5 AC adapter, the control panel will show only the number of exposures remaining. If no memory card is inserted, will be displayed.
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The length of the auto meter off delay can be adjusted using Custom Setting 7.
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Step 3Choose a Language

Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German, English, French, Japanese, and Spanish.
3.1
3.2
PLAYBACK MENU Delete Folder Designate Slide Show Hide Image Print Set Display Mode
ND100
Turn camera on
Display camera menus

O OFF NTSC En OFF
3.3
SET UP Format LCD Brightness Mirror Lock-up Video Output Date Language Image Comment
3.4
O OFF NTSC En OFF
Display SET UP menu
Position cursor in SET UP menu

O OFF NTSC En OFF
3.5
3.6
SET UP Language De En Fr Es Deutsch English Franais
OK
Espaol
Highlight Language
Display options
3.7
SET UP Language De En Fr Es Deutsch English Franais Espaol
3.8
OK
O OFF NTSC En OFF
Highlight option
Make selection and return to SET UP menu
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Step 4Set the Time and Date
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The time and date of recording is included with all pictures. To ensure that your pictures are stamped with the correct time and date, display the setup menu as described opposite, then set the time and date as described below.
4.1
O OFF NTSC En OFF
4.2
SET UP Date SET Y M D OK
2002 01 01
H M S
00 15 20
Highlight Date
Display Date menu
4.3
4.4
2002 01 01
H M S
2002 05 10
H M S
00 15 20
11 00 00
Edit Year
Select next item. Repeat Steps 4.3 4.4 to set Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second
O OFF NTSC En OFF
4.5
The camera clock is less accurate than most battery-powered timepieces, and should be regularly checked and reset as necessary.
Save changes to settings and return to SET UP menu
The Clock Battery

The clock-calendar is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when a charged EN-EL3 battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EH-5 AC adapter. Three days of charging is sufficient to provide about five months of back-up power. If the icon in the control panel flashes, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset to 2002.01.01 00:00:00. Set the clock to the correct date and time as described above.
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Step 5Attach a Lens

We recommend that you use a type G or type D CPU lens to take full advantage of the features your camera offers.
CPU lenses have CPU contacts
Type G lens
Type D lens
5.1
Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before attaching or removing lenses.
5.2
Attach a lens Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in the cameras bayonet mount. Being careful not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place.
Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust

Any dust, dirt, or other foreign matter inside your camera could show up as specks or blotches in your photographs or the viewfinder display. When no lens is in place, keep the lens mount covered with the BF-1A body cap supplied with your camera. When exchanging lens or replacing the body cap, keep the lens mount pointed down.
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5.3
Lock aperture at the minimum setting This step is not necessary if you are using a type G lens (type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring). If you are using a lens of another type, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number).
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If you do not perform this step when using a CPU lens, the aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder will show a blinking when the camera is turned on. Photographs can not be taken until you have turned the camera off and locked aperture at the highest f/-number.
Detaching the Lens

Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lensrelease button while turning the lens clockwise.
Non-CPU Lenses
Non-CPU lenses can only be used when the function dial is set to M (manual exposure mode). In other exposure modes, the shutter release will be disabled. When a nonCPU lens is attached, the camera exposure meters will not function, and the aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder will show to indicate that aperture can only be set using the lens aperture ring.
For more information on:

176 Lenses for the D100
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First Steps
Step 6Insert a Memory Card
In place of film, your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash memory cards or IBM Microdrive cards to store photographs. For a list of approved memory cards, see Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards ( 183).
6.1
Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards.
6.2
Open the card slot cover Open the card slot cover as shown at right.
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6.3
Insert a memory card Insert the memory card with the rear label toward the monitor, sliding the card in until it is fully seated in the contacts at the back of the slot (1) and the eject button pops up (2). Close the card slot cover.
Terminals Direction of insertion
Rear label
Inserting Memory Cards

Insert the memory card in the orientation shown above; do not use force. Do not attempt to insert cards in another orientation, as this could damage the camera or card. The memory card slot is on a slight angle (see illustration at right). Match the angle of the memory card slot when inserting memory cards.
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6.4
Format the memory card Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Note that formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding ( 169).
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( and ) To format the card, turn the camera on and hold the buttons down simultaneously for approximately two seconds. A blinking will appear in the shutter-speed display and the frame count will blink. Pressing both buttons together a second time will format the memory card. Press any other button to exit without formatting.
will be appear in the frame-count During formatting, the letters display. Do not remove the card or battery or unplug the AC adapter (available separately) during formatting. When formatting is complete, the frame-count display will show the number of photographs that can be recorded at current settings.
No Memory Card
If no memory card is inserted in the camera when a charged EN-EL3 battery is inserted or the camera is powered by an AC adapter, will appear control panel exposure-count display. When the camera is on and indicators are displayed in the viewfinder, the exposurecount display in the viewfinder will also show .
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Memory cards can also be formatted using the Format option in the setup menu.
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First Steps
Removing Memory Cards

Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.
Removing Memory Cards

Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. Before removing the memory card, wait for the green card access lamp next to the card slot cover to go out and then turn the camera off. Pressing the memory card slot cover latch, open the card slot cover and press the eject button to partially eject the card (1). You can then remove the card by hand (2). Do NOT attempt to remove the card while the access lamp is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
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Access lamp
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Tutorial
Basic Photography and Playback
Basic Photography 2634 Basic Playback 3536
This chapter takes you step-by-step through the process of taking your first photographs and playing them back. Basic Photography This section describes how to use autofocus and auto multi program autoexposure for simple, pointand-shoot photography that will produce optimal results in most situations. Basic Playback Read this section for information on viewing photographs in the monitor.
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Basic Photography
Taking Your First Photographs There are six basic steps to taking photographs:
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TutorialBasic Photography
To learn more about the battery level display, see: Introduction: First Steps ............................................. 1617 To learn how to restore settings to their default values, see: Taking Photographs: Two-Button Reset ...................... 110 Menu Guide: The Custom Settings Menu ................... 144160 STEP 2 Adjust Camera Settings To learn more about the following camera settings, see: Taking Photographs: Choosing a Shooting Mode ....... Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size .............. Taking Photographs: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) ....... Taking Photographs: White Balance ........................... Taking Photographs: Focus ......................................... Taking Photographs: Exposure .................................... STEP 3 Frame the Photograph To learn how to preview the effects of aperture, see: Taking Photographs: Exposure .................................... To learn about optional viewfinder accessories, see: Technical Notes: Optional Accessories ........................ STEP 4 Focus To learn more about focus options, see: Taking Photographs: Focus ......................................... STEP 5 Check Exposure 2829 4142 4347 4849 5057 6374 7593 30 7593 180183 31 6374 32
To learn how to change the composition after setting exposure, see: Taking Photographs: Exposure .................................... 7593 To learn more about flash photography, see: Taking Photographs: Flash Photography ..................... 94106 STEP 6 Take the Photograph To learn how to delay shutter release, see: Taking Photographs: Self-Timer Mode ........................ 34 108109
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Step 1Ready the Camera

Before taking photographs, ready the camera as described below.
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1.1
Turn the camera on The control panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light.
1.2
Check the battery level If the low-battery icon ( ) appears in the control panel or flashes in the viewfinder, recharge the battery or replace it with a fullycharged spare battery before proceeding. Check the number of exposures remaining The exposure-count displays in the control panel and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings. When this number reaches zero, the shutter-speed display in the control panel will show a blinking , the viewfinder shutter-speed display, . You will need to delete pictures, insert a new memory card, or adjust image quality and size settings before you will be able to take additional photographs.
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Basic Photography
Step 2Adjust Camera Settings

This Tutorial describes how take photographs at default settings. Information on when and how to change settings from their default values is provided in Taking Photographs ( 37).
2.1
Restore default settings To restore the settings listed in the table below to their default values, hold down both buttons labeled with a green dot ( and ) for about two seconds (two-button reset; 110). The display in the control panel will turn off briefly when settings are reset.
Option Image quality Image size Sensitivity White balance AF-area mode Focus area Default NORM (JPEG Normal) L (Large) 200 A (Auto) (Single Area AF) Description Pictures are compressed for a balance between 43 image quality and file size that is ideal for snap46 shots. Images are 3,008 ! 2,000 pixels in size. 46 47
Sensitivity (the digital equivalent of film speed) 48 is set to a value roughly equivalent to ISO 200. 49 White balance is adjusted automatically for nat- 50 ural colors under most types of lighting. 57 Pressing shutter-release button halfway locks 65 focus at distance to subject in selected focus 66 area. 64
Center Camera focuses on subject in center focus area. focus area
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Taking Your First Photographs
2.2
Set the shooting mode to single frame ( Hold the mode-dial lock release down (1) and turn the shooting mode dial (2) to (single frame). This sets the camera to take one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
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63)
2.3
Set the focus mode to single-servo autofocus ( Turn the focus-mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S (single-servo autofocus). At this setting, the camera will automatically focus on the subject in the selected focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Pictures can only be taken when the camera is in focus. Choose matrix as the metering method ( Rotate the metering selector to (matrix metering). Matrix metering uses information from all areas of the frame to determine exposure, ensuring optimal results for the entire frame. 75)
2.4
2.5
Set the function dial to P (auto multi program; Before shooting, rotate the function dial to P (auto multi program). At this setting, the camera will automatically adjust shutter-speed and aperture according to a built-in exposure program, producing optimal exposure in most situations.
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Non-CPU Lenses
Exposure mode P (auto multi program) is only available when the lens mounted on the camera is a CPU lens. When a non-CPU lens is used, will flash in the aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder and the shutter can not be released. NonCPU lenses can only be used in manual exposure mode (exposure mode M).
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Basic Photography
Step 3Frame a Photograph

To prevent blurred photographs caused by unsteady hands (camera shake), hold the camera steadily in both hands, with your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.
The optional MB-D100 multi function battery pack is equipped with a shutter-release button for taking photographs in portrait (tall) orientation.
The recommended stance for taking photographs is with one foot a half pace in front of the other and your upper body stable.
Using the Diopter Control

When operating the diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken to avoid accidentally putting your fingers or fingernails in your eye.
Viewfinder Focus
The viewfinder is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. To adjust viewfinder focus, slide the diopter adjustment control up and down until the focus brackets in the viewfinder are in sharp focus. If necessary, you can remove the rubber viewfinder eyepiece cup when adjusting diopter; when replacing the cup, the lettered face should be down. Diopter can be adjusted in the range 2 m1 to +1 m1. Corrective lenses (available separately; 180) allow diopters of 5 m1 to +3 m1. The rubber viewfinder eyepiece cup must be removed when using diopter adjustment lenses.
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Step 4Focus
In single-servo AF, the camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. After centering the focus brackets on your subject, press the shutter-release button halfway and check focus in the viewfinder. If the subject is dark, the AF-assist illuminator will light automatically to assist with the autofocus operation.
4
Viewfinder Display ! ! (flashes) Subject in focus.
Meaning Camera unable to focus on subject in focus brackets using autofocus.
If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 74), or use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance, then recompose your photograph ( 64). To focus on an off-center subject, use focus lock ( 70) or select the focus area containing your subject using the multi selector.
The Function Dial

Pictures can only be taken when the function dial is set to P, S, A, or M. At other settings, the shutter release will be disabled.
Viewfinder Frame Coverage

Approximately 95% of the image exposed on the CCD is visible through the viewfinder. The view through the viewfinder shows slightly less than appears in the final photograph.
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Step 5Check Exposure

With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the shutter-speed and aperture indicators in the viewfinder. If the photo would be under- or over-exposed at current settings, one of the following indicators will appear in either the shutterspeed or aperture display.
Indicator Meaning Photo will be overexposed. Use a Neutral Density (ND) filter. Photo will be underexposed. Use the built-in Speedlight (see opposite) or choose a higher sensitivity (ISO equivalency).
Shutter Speed and Camera Shake

To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, the shutter speed should be faster than the inverse of the focal length of the lens, in seconds (for example, if a lens has a focal length of 50 mm, shutter speed should be faster than 1/50 s). Use of a tripod is recommended when shooting at slower shutter speeds. To prevent blur, try raising the builtin Speedlight (see following page) or increasing sensitivity ( 48).
3ISO Auto (
148)
When ON is selected for Custom Setting 3 (ISO Auto), the camera will automatically vary sensitivity from the value selected by the user to help ensure optimum exposure.
9EV Step (
151)
By default, shutter speed and aperture are shown in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV. Using Custom Setting 9, you can change the increment to 1/2 EV.
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When Lighting Is Poor

When lighting is poor, shutter speed slows and photographs may be blurred. At shutter speeds slower than 1/60 s, you can use the built-in Speedlight to prevent blur. A flash can also be used to fill in (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects ( 94). To use the built-in Speedlight: the Speedlight a Raise Press the Speedlight lock release. The Speedlight will pop up and begin charging.
the flash-sync mode to front-curtain sync b Set Press the button and rotate the main command dial until control panel.
is displayed in the
the flash-ready indicator in the viewfinder c Check Press the shutter-release button halfway and check the flash-ready indicator in the viewfinder. When the built-in Speedlight is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator is displayed. If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again.
When the Speedlight Is Not in Use

To save battery power when the Speedlight is not in use, return it to the closed position by pressing it lightly downward until you hear the latch click into place.
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Step 6Take the Photograph

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
While the photograph is being recorded to the memory card after shooting, the access lamp next to the card slot cover will light. Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out. Removing the memory card or cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data.
Do Not Photograph Strong Light Sources

Avoid taking pictures with the camera focused on the sun or other strong light source. Intense light may cause deterioration in the charge-coupled device (CCD) that the camera uses in place of film. It may also produce a white blur effect in the final photograph.
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Photographs can be displayed at any time during or after recording by pressing the button. When ON is selected for Image Review (Custom Setting 1), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting.
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Basic Playback
Viewing Photographs To play photographs back, press the will be displayed in the monitor. button. The most recent photograph
TutorialBasic Playback
100-1
Viewing Additional Photographs To page through photographs in the order recorded, press the multi selector down. Press the multi selector up to view photographs in reverse order. To scroll rapidly through the images on the memory card, press and hold the up or down buttons on the multi selector. When the last photograph on the memory card is displayed, you can return to the first photograph by pressing the multi selector down. When the first photograph in memory is displayed, you can view the last photograph by pressing the multi selector up. Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press the multi selector down to highlight YES, then press to delete the image and return to playback. To exit without deleting the picture, highlight NO and press .
Delete? NO YES
ENTER OK
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To delete multiple images, use the Delete option in the playback menu.
Basic Playback
Take Additional Photographs To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the the shutter-release button halfway.
button or press
TutorialBasic Playback
6Monitor Off (
151)
The monitor will turn off automatically to save power if no operations are performed for the time specified in Custom Setting 6 (Monitor Off). Press the button again to return to playback mode.
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Taking Photographs
The Details In Tutorial: Taking Photographs, you learned the basic order of operations for taking photographs at the most commonly-used settings. This chapter explains how and when you can adjust camera settings for different shooting conditions.
Choosing a Shooting Mode 4142 Image Quality and Size 4347 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) 4849 White Balance 5057 Image Adjustment 5862 Focus 6374 Exposure 7593 Flash Photography 94107 Self-Timer Mode 108109 Two-Button Reset 110
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Taking Photographs
The chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settings when taking photographs.
Taking Photographs
Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos?
! Choosing a Shooting Mode ................................................

How will I use the photo?
4142 4347 5862 4849 5057 6374 75 7683 86 8793 94107 108109
! Image Quality and Size ........................................................ ! Image Adjustment ..............................................................

What lighting is available?
! Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) ................................................. ! White Balance .....................................................................

What is my subject, and how will I compose the photograph?
! Focus ..................................................................................
How important is background lighting to my photograph?
! Exposure: Metering .............................................................

What is my priority for this subject, shutter speed or aperture?
! Exposure: Exposure Mode ...................................................

Is my subject very bright, very dark, or high contrast?
! Exposure: Exposure Compensation ...................................... ! Exposure: Bracketing ...........................................................

Will I need the flash?
! Flash Photography ..............................................................

Do I need to delay shutter release?
! Self-Timer Mode .................................................................
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The Details
The Shooting Menu

Changes to some camera settings (shooting mode, focus, metering, exposure mode, exposure compensation, flash sync mode, and flash exposure compensation) are made using the buttons and dials on the camera body. Others (image sharpening, tone compensation, color mode, and hue adjustment) are made from the shooting menu, while still others (image quality and size, sensitivity, and white balance) can be made either from the shooting menu or using the buttons and dials on the camera body. To make a selection from the shooting menu:
Taking Photographs
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Press MENU button. Active menu will be displayed in monitor. If menu displayed is shooting menu, go to Step 5.
If other menu is displayed, press multi selector left until icon at left of menu is highlighted
SHOOTING MENU Bank Select Image Quality Resolution White Bal ISO A NORM
L
4
A 200
L
A 200
Highlight
to select shooting menu

L
Position cursor in shooting menu
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A 200
SHOOTING MENU Image Quality NEF (Raw) TIFF-RGB JPEG Fine JPEG Normal JPEG Basic
OK
Highlight menu item. Current selection for item is displayed to right of menu.
Display options
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Taking Photographs
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Taking Photographs
8
OK
SHOOTING MENU Bank Select Image Quality Resolution White Bal ISO A FINE
L
A 200
Highlight option
Make selection and return to main menu
To return to the previous menu without making a selection, press the multi selector to the left. The selection for some options is made from a sub-menu. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to make a selection from a sub-menu. The Bank Select, Image Quality, Resolution, White Bal, and ISO options are not available when the function dial is set to QUAL, WB, or ISO. Some menu items are not available while images are being recorded to the memory card. The button performs the same function as pressing the multi selector to the right. In some cases, a selection can only be made using the button.
Exiting the Menus

To exit the menus, press the button (if a menu option is highlighted, press the button twice). You can also exit the menus by pressing the button to turn the monitor off or by turning the camera off. To exit the menus and focus the camera for the next shot, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Using the Multi Selector

The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off.
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Choosing a Shooting Mode

Single Frame, Continuous, or Self-Timer Your choice of shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continuous sequence, or with a delay after the shutterrelease button is pressed. To choose a shooting mode, press the shooting mode dial lock button and turn the shooting mode dial to the desired setting. The following modes are available:
Mode Single frame Description The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter release button is pressed all the way down. Camera records photographs at a rate of about three frames per second* while the shutter-release button is held down. Up to six frames (four frames in RAW mode) can be recorded before temporary memory buffer ( 42) fills. When noise reduction ( 149) is on, memory buffer holds up to three photographs (two photographs in RAW mode). Additional photographs can be taken as soon as enough memory is available in buffer. This setting can be used to capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, or to photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably. Use the self-timer to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or to appear in photographs you take yourself ( 108).
Taking PhotographsChoosing a Shooting Mode
Continuous
Self-timer
* Average obtained at 20 C (68 F) with manual focus, manual exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, and memory remaining in the buffer.
Buffer Size
During shooting, or while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-count displays in the control panel and viewfinder.
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Choosing a Shooting Mode
The Memory Buffer

The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage of photos during shooting, allowing you to take several photographs in succession without waiting for the images to be transferred to the memory card. The buffer can hold up to six frames (four in RAW mode), or three frames (two RAW images) when noise reduction ( 149) is on. When the buffer is full, the shutter will be disabled until enough data have been transferred to the memory card to make room for another photograph. In continuous mode, you can continue to take photographs as long as the shutter-release button is held down, although the rate at which photographs are taken will drop once the buffer has filled. While photographs are recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the memory card slot will light. Depending on the number of the images in the buffer, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. Do not turn the camera off, remove the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out. If the camera is turned off while data remain in the buffer, only the image currently being transferred to the memory card will be saved. All other images in the buffer will be lost. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and all images will be transferred to the memory card.
Taking PhotographsChoosing a Shooting Mode
Large-Capacity Memory Cards

When enough memory remains on the memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands, rounded down to the nearest hundred (e.g., if there is room for approximately 1,260 exposures, the exposure count display will show 1.2 K).
Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of exposures remaining shown in the exposure count displays in the control panel and viewfinder is only an approximation. The number of compressed NEF or JPEG images that can be stored on a memory card depends on the subject and composition of each photograph. In general, the more detailed the image, the larger the resulting file and the fewer the images that can be stored.
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Image Quality and Size

Making Effective Use of Memory Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. This in turn determines the total number of photographs that can be stored. For an understanding of how the various size and quality options affect the number of images that can be stored, view the following table, which shows the approximate number of images that can be stored on a 96 MB card at different combinations of quality and size.
File size* NEF** (Raw) RGBTIFF NEF (Raw) (uncompressed) Comp. NEF (compressed) Large (3,008 ! 2,000) Medium (2,240 ! 1,488) Small (1,504 ! 1,000) Large (3,008 ! 2,000) Fine Medium (2,240 ! 1,488) Small (1,504 ! 1,000) Large (3,008 ! 2,000) JPEG Normal Medium (2,240 ! 1,488) Small (1,504 ! 1000) Large (3,008 ! 2,000) Basic Medium (2,240 ! 1,488) Small (1,504 ! 1,000) 9.4 MB
Taking PhotographsImage Quality and Size
No. of images* 9
***
Recording time 66 s (4 frames) 178 s (4 frames) 217 s (5 frames) 147 s (6 frames) 67 s (6 frames) 30 s (6 frames) 18 s (6 frames) 9 s (6 frames) 21 s (6 frames) 11 s (6 frames) 6 s (6 frames) 10 s (6 frames) 8 s (6 frames) 5 s (6 frames)
17.3 MB 9.5 MB 4.3 MB 2.9 MB 1.6 MB 770 KB 1.5 MB 850 KB 410 KB 770 KB 440 KB 220 KB
5 9 20 28 50 106 55 97 198 106 181 349
* All figures are approximate. Approximate time needed to record all images once the memory buffer has filled. Actual time required varies with make of card. ** When opened in Nikon View 5 or Nikon Capture 3, NEF images are 3,008 ! 2,000 pixels in size. File size of compressed NEF (RAW) images is approximately fifty to sixty percent of uncompressed NEF images. *** Number of exposures remaining shown in control and viewfinder is the same as in the case of uncompressed NEF (RAW) images. The actual number of images that can be stored on the memory card is higher than shown.
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Image Quality
The image quality setting determines the file type and compression ratio used to store photographs. The following options are available:
Option Description Raw 12-bit data from the CCD are saved directly to the memory card in Nikon Electronic Image Format (NEF). NEF files can only be viewed in Nikon View 5 or Nikon Capture 3 ( 169). Two NEF modes are available: NEF (Raw) In this mode, NEF images are not compressed, reducing the time needed to process images before they are saved to the memory card but increasing file size. Comp. NEF (Raw) In this mode, NEF images are compressed using a virtually lossless algorithm that reduces file size by approximately fifty to sixty percent without affecting image quality. More time is required to process images before they are saved to the memory card. Images are saved in uncompressed TIFF-RGB at a color depth of eight bits per channel (24-bit color). Images are saved in JPEG format at a compression ratio of roughly 1 :4. Images are saved in JPEG format at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 8. Images are saved in JPEG format at a compression ratio of roughly 1 :16.
NEF (Raw)
TIFF-RGB JPEG Fine JPEG Normal JPEG Basic
File Names
Photographs taken with the D100 are stored as image files with names of the form DSC_nnnn.xxx, where nnnn is a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera, and xxx is one of the following three letter extensions: .NEF for NEF images, .TIF for TIFF-RGB, and .JPG for JPEG images.
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Making Effective Use of Memory
Image quality can be set using the function dial, or using the Image Quality option in the shooting menu.
The Image Quality Menu Highlight Image Quality in the shooting menu ( 136) and press the multi selector to the right.
L
A 200
The menu shown at right will be displayed. After pressing the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired option, press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the shooting menu. Selecting NEF (Raw) from the image quality menu displays the menu of NEF mode options shown at right. Highlight the desired NEF mode and press the multi selector to the right.
SHOOTING MENU Image Quality NEF (Raw) TIFF-RGB JPEG Fine JPEG Normal JPEG Basic SHOOTING MENU Image Quality NEF Mode
OK
OK P?U NEF (Raw) P?U Comp. NEF (Raw)
The Function Dial

Pictures can only be taken when the function dial is set to P, S, A , or M. When the function dial set to QUAL, the shutter release will be disabled. At settings of QUAL, WB, and ISO, Image Quality can not be selected in the shooting menu.
NEF (Raw) and White Balance Bracketing

White balance bracketing can not be used with an image quality of NEF (Raw) or Comp. NEF (Raw). Selecting either option cancels white balance bracketing. White balance for NEF (RAW) images can be adjusted using Nikon Capture 3 (available separately; 170).
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The Function Dial With the function dial set to QUAL, rotate the main command dial to cycle through image-quality settings as shown below.
RAW (NEF*)
TIFF (RGB-TIFF) BASIC (JPEG Basic)
FINE (JPEG Fine)
NORMAL (JPEG Normal)
* You cannot choose between uncompressed and compressed NEF modes using the function dial. Use the Image Quality option to choose the NEF mode.
Image Size
Image size is measured in pixels. Smaller sizes produce smaller files, making them suited to distribution via e-mail or inclusion in web pages. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed without becoming noticeably grainy. Choose image size according to the space available on the memory card and the task at hand.
Option Large Medium Small Size (pixels) 3,008 ! 2,000 2,240 ! 1,488 1,504 ! 1,000 Size when printed at 200 dpi (approx.) 38 ! 25 cm (15 ! 10) 28 ! 19 cm (11 ! 7.5) 19 ! 13 cm (7.5 ! 5)
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Making Effective Use of Memory
Image size can be set using the function dial, or using the Resolution option in the shooting menu. Image size can not be adjusted when image quality is set to NEF (Raw) or Comp. NEF (Raw). When opened in Nikon View 5 or Nikon Capture 3, NEF images are 3,008 ! 2,000 pixels in size. The Resolution Menu Highlight Resolution in the shooting menu ( 137) and press the multi selector to the right.
L
A 200
The menu shown at right will be displayed. After pressing the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired option, press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the shooting menu.
SHOOTING MENU Resolution

L M S
Large Medium Small
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The Function Dial With the function dial set to QUAL, rotate the sub-command dial to cycle through image-size settings as shown below.
M L S
The Function Dial

Pictures can only be taken when the function dial is set to P, S, A , or M. When the function dial set to QUAL, the shutter release will be disabled. At settings of QUAL, WB, and ISO, Resolution can not be selected in the shooting menu.
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Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)

Reacting Faster to Light Sensitivity is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. Sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 200 and ISO 1600 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV. Higher values of HI-1 (approximately equivalent to ISO 3200) and HI-2 (approximately equivalent to ISO 6400) are also available for situations in which high sensitivity is a priority. Sensitivity can be adjusted using the function dial, or using the ISO option in the shooting menu. The ISO Menu Highlight ISO in the shooting menu ( press the multi selector to the right. 139) and
Taking PhotographsSensitivity (ISO Equivalency)
L
A 200
SHOOTING MENU ISO 200 250 320 400
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HI-1/HI-2
The higher the sensitivity, the more likely pictures are to be subject to noise in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels. Photos taken at settings of HI-1 and HI-2 will likely contain appreciable amounts of noise. Use only to capture natural lighting under low light conditions or when a fast shutter speed is required to prevent blurring. We recommend that image sharpening ( 58) be turned off at these settings to avoid heightening the effects of noise.
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The Function Dial With the function dial set to ISO, rotate the main command dial to cycle through sensitivity settings as shown below.
Taking PhotographsSensitivity (ISO Equivalency)
The Function Dial

Pictures can only be taken when the function dial is set to P, S, A , or M. When the function dial set to ISO, the shutter release will be disabled. At settings of QUAL, WB, and ISO, ISO can not be selected in the shooting menu.
3ISO Auto (
148)
When ON is selected for Custom Setting 3 (ISO Auto), the camera will automatically vary sensitivity from the value selected by the user to help ensure optimum exposure. Sensitivity can not be set to HI-1 or HI-2 while ISO Auto is on, and ON can not be selected for ISO Auto is when ISO is set to HI-1 or HI-2. If a flash is used when ISO Auto is on, ISO will be fixed at the value selected by the user.
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White Balance
Keeping Colors True The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Unlike the film used in film cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing information from the cameras image sensor (CCD) according to the color of the light source. This is known as white balance. For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. The following options are available:
Option Approximate Color Temperature* Description
Taking PhotographsWhite Balance
Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct Sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Preset
Camera measures color temperature and ad4,2008,000 K justs white balance automatically. For best results, use type G or D lens. 3,000 K 4,200 K 5,200 K 5,400 K 6,000 K 8,000 K Use under incandescent lighting. Use under fluorescent lighting. Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. Use with Nikon Speedlights, including the built-in Speedlight. Use in daylight under overcast skies. Use in daylight with subjects in the shade. Use to match white balance to the light source when shooting under mixed lighting or lighting with a strong color cast.
Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If you are unable to achieve the desired results, choose a white balance option from the table above or use preset white balance. In auto and preset modes, the camera uses through-the-lens (TTL) white balance measurement to ensure that white balance is set correctly even when the camera and subject are under different lighting.
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White balance can be chosen using the function dial, or using the White Bal option in the shooting menu. The current white-balance setting is indicated by an icon in the control panel. The White Bal Menu Highlight White Bal in the shooting menu ( 138) and press the multi selector to the right.
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A 200
The menu shown at right will be displayed. After pressing the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired option, press the multi selector to the right. If Preset is selected, a menu of exposure mode options will be displayed ( 55). In other cases a white-balance fine-tuning dialog ( 53) will be displayed. Pressing the multi selector to the right in the fine-tuning dialog sets a value for fine tuning and puts your selection into effect.
SHOOTING MENU White Bal Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct Sunlight
Speedlights Connected via a Sync Cable

When the AS-15 accessory shoe adapter is used to connect optional Speedlights via a sync cable, the camera may not be able to set white balance appropriately in A (auto) mode. Set white balance to (flash) and use fine tuning to adjust white balance, or use preset white balance.
Color Temperature
The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths. While light sources with a color temperature in the neighborhood of 5,0005,500 K appear white, light sources with a lower color temperature, such as incandescent light bulbs, appear slightly yellow or red. Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue.
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White Balance
The Function Dial With the function dial set to WB, rotate the main command dial to cycle through white-balance settings as shown below.
(Auto)
(Incandescent)
(Fluorescent)
(Direct Sunlight)
(Preset)
(Shade)
(Cloudy)
(Flash)
The Function Dial

Pictures can only be taken when the function dial is set to P, S, A, or M . When the function dial set to ISO, the shutter release will be disabled. At settings of QUAL, WB, and ISO, White Bal can not be selected in the shooting menu.
Mired
Any given change in color temperature produces a greater difference in color at low color temperatures than it would at higher color temperatures. For example, at a color temperature of 6000 K, a change of 100 K produces almost no change in color, while a change of the same amount at 3000 K would produce a large difference in color. Mired, calculated by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 10 6, is a measure of color temperature that takes such variation into account, and as such is the unit used in color-temperature compensation filters. Change in Color Temp. 4000 K 3000 K = 1000 K 7000 K 6000 K = 1000 K Mired 83 mired 23 mired
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Keeping Colors True
Fine-Tuning White Balance

At settings other than PRE (preset), white balance can be fine tuned to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate warm or cold cast into an image. Higher settings can be used to lend images a bluish tinge or to compensate for light sources with a yellow or red cast, while lowering white balance can make photographs appear slightly more yellow or red or compensate for light sources with a blue cast. Adjustments can be made in the range +3 to 3 in increments of one. In Auto mode, each increment is equivalent to about 10 mired. At other settings, white balance is adjusted as shown below:
Approximate Color Temperature*
In can desce nt t escen Fluor
(d a y l
(d a y l
Sunli
dy Clou ig h t)
e Shad ig h t)
t Direc g ht
Flash
+3 +2 +1 0 1 2 3
2,700 K 2,800 K 2,900 K 3,000 K 3,100 K 3,200 K 3,300 K
2,700 K 3,000 K 3,700 K 4,200 K 5,000 K 6,500 K 7,200 K
4,800 K 4,900 K 5,000 K 5,200 K 5,300 K 5,400 K 5,600 K
4,800 K 5,000 K 5,200 K 5,400 K 5,600 K 5,800 K 6,000 K
5,400 K 5,600 K 5,800 K 6,000 K 6,200 K 6,400 K 6,600 K
6,700 K 7,100 K 7,500 K 8,000 K 8,400 K 8,800 K 9,200 K
* The camera color temperature setting may differ from the value for color temperature measured with a photo color meter. The size of the increments for Fluorescent reflects the wide variations in color temperature among the many different types of fluorescent light source, ranging from low-temperature stadium lighting to high-temperature mercury-vapor lamps.
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White Balance
White balance can be fine-tuned using the function dial, or from the shooting menu. At settings other than 0, icon appears in the control panel. The White Bal Menu Selecting an option other than Preset in the White Bal menu ( 138) displays the menu shown at right. Press the multi selector up or down to choose a setting, then press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the shooting menu.
SHOOTING MENU White Bal
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The Function Dial With the function dial set to WB, rotate the sub-command dial.
11BKT Set (
153)
When WB Bracketing is selected for Custom Setting 11 (BKT Set; 153), the camera will create from two to three images each time the shutter is released. White balance will be varied for each image, bracketing the value selected using the White Bal menu or function dial. See Bracketing ( 87).
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Keeping Colors True
Preset White Balance

Preset white balance is used to adjust white balance when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Choosing an Exposure Mode Before measuring a value for preset white balance, choose an exposure mode. Highlight Preset In the White Bal menu and press the multi selector to the right to display the menu shown at right.
SHOOTING MENU White Bal WB Preset Done OK Exposure mode
Highlight Exposure Mode and press the multi selector to the right.
SHOOTING MENU White Bal WB Preset Done Exposure mode OK
Choose the exposure mode you will use when measuring a value for white balance from P (auto multi program), S (shutter-priority auto), A (aperture-priority auto), or M (manual), and press the multi selector to the right. Highlight Done and press the multi selector to the right to return to the shooting menu.
SHOOTING MENU WB Preset Exposure mode P S A M

SHOOTING MENU White Bal WB Preset Done OK Exposure mode
OK
Manual Exposure Mode

To ensure accurate white balance, the amount of light entering the camera is increased. In exposure mode M, use the electronic analog exposure display to set exposure.
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White Balance
Measuring Preset White Balance To measure a value for preset white balance: a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in 1 Place the final photograph. the function dial to WB. If preset white balance is not selected, rotate 2 Set the main command dial until PRE appears in the control panel.
the sub-command dial. A flashing will appear in the exposure3 Rotate count displays, and the PRE icon in the control panel will flash.
camera will be set to the exposure mode chosen in the WB Preset > 4 The Exposure Mode menu; adjust focus, exposure, and flash settings. Note that settings that would result in extreme under- or over-exposure could prevent the camera from measuring a value for white balance. Under studio lighting, use an 18% diffusion panel to make the reference object appear gray. If you are using a white object as the reference for setting white balance, exposure should be set to a value that would cause the reference object to appear gray.
Use Manual Focus

When measuring preset white balance the focus-mode selector to M (manual focus; 74) and focus manually. At a setting of single-servo autofocus, lack of contrast may prevent the camera focusing on a neutral gray reference object, and the shutter-release will be disabled.
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II
III
Keeping Colors True the reference object so that it fills the 5 Frame viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down to measure a value for white balance (the shutter will be released, but no photograph will be taken). If the camera is able to measure a value for white balance, the letters will flash for two seconds in the control panel shutter-speed display, and the viewfinder shutter-speed display will show a flashing . The new value will be recorded when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or when the exposure meter turns off (auto meter off; 151). Until white balance is measured again, this value will be used in all subsequent photographs taken at a setting of Preset (PRE). If the camera is unable to measure a value for white balance, the shutter-speed/aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder will show a flashing . Press the shutter-release button halfway while this indicator is flashing to return to Step 4. Repeat Steps 4 and 5, taking care to adjust settings to avoid extreme under- or over-exposure. If white balance is not measured before the exposure meters turn off automatically, the camera will revert to the last measured preset white balance setting. To set a new value for white balance, repeat Steps 35. Note that the camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time. Measuring a new value will delete the previous value from memory.
During Recording
If preset white balance is measured while images are being recorded to the memory card ( 34), the result ( / or ) will not appear in the viewfinder and control panel until recording is complete. We recommend that you wait until recording is complete before measuring preset white balance.
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Image Adjustment
Shooting Menu Settings This section describes settings that can only be adjusted from the shooting menu ( 135).
Taking PhotographsImage Adjustment
Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening

When you take a photograph, the camera automatically processes the image to increase the distinction between light and dark areas, making the picture appear sharper. The options in the Image Sharpening menu give you control over the amount of sharpening performed.
Option Auto (default) Normal Low High None Description The camera automatically adjusts sharpening according to the subject and how other camera settings are adjusted. Amount of sharpening performed varies from shot to shot. For best results, use a type G or D lens. Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all images. Sharpening performed, but edges are not sharpened as much as they are in Normal mode. Images processed for increased sharpness. No sharpening performed.
SHOOTING MENU ISO 200 Image Sharpening A Tone Comp. A Color Mode I Hue Adjustment 0
To choose an image sharpening option, highlight Image Sharpening in the shooting menu and press the multi selector to the right.
SHOOTING MENU Image Sharpening Auto Normal Low High None
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Adjusting Contrast: Tone Compensation

As photographs are saved to the memory card, they are processed to adjust the distribution of tones in the image, enhancing contrast. Tone compensation is performed by means of tone curves that define the relationship between the distribution of tones in the original image and the compensated result. The options in the Tone Comp. menu give you control over the type of tone curve used.
Option Auto (default) Normal Less Contrast More Contrast Custom Description Camera automatically optimizes contrast by selecting the appropriate curve. Curve selected varies from image to image. For best results, use a type G or D lens. Camera uses same standard curve for all images. This option is suited to most types of scene, whether dark or bright. This curve produces softer images. If you are shooting a portrait in direct sunlight, this option can be used to prevent bright areas of the image from being washed out by glare. Choose this curve to preserve detail when taking shots of misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects. If you have Nikon Capture 3* ( 170), you can define your own tone curve and download it to the camera. Custom is used to select this user-defined curve. If no curve has been downloaded to the camera, this option is equivalent to Normal.
* This feature is not available when the D100 is used with the Macintosh version of Nikon Capture 3.
Auto
Even when shooting the same type scene, the curve chosen by the camera in A (Auto) mode may vary with exposure, the position of your subject, or the amount of the frame it occupies. To shoot several shots with the same tone compensation, choose one of the other tone curves.
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Image Adjustment
To choose a tone curve, highlight Tone Comp. in the shooting menu and press the multi selector to the right.
SHOOTING MENU Tone Comp. Auto Normal Less contrast More contrast Custom
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Suiting Colors to Your Workflow: Color Mode

Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of color modes, which determine the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. How you choose a color mode depends on how the final photograph will be processed once it leaves the camera.
Option I (sRGB) (default) Description Choose for portrait shots that will be printed or used as is, with no further modification. Photographs are adapted to the sRGB color space.
Photographs taken at this setting are adapted to the Adobe RGB color space. This color space is capable of expressing a II (Adobe RGB) wider gamut of colors than sRGB, making it the preferred choice for studio photography or images that will be modified as part of a commercial production work flow. III (sRGB) Choose for nature or landscape shots that will be printed or used as is, with no further modification. Photographs are adapted to the sRGB color space.
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Shooting Menu Settings
To choose a color mode, highlight Color Mode in the shooting menu and press the multi selector to the right.
SHOOTING MENU Color Mode

(sRGB) (AdobeRGB) (sRGB)
OK
Color Management
When opening images in an application that supports color management, select a profile that matches the color mode in effect when the photograph was taken. If the image is converted to a different color space, colors may not be reproduced accurately. If the image is converted to a color space with that supports a narrower gamut of colors, you may notice tonal discontinuities (colors changing abruptly instead of progressing gradually from one tone to the next). When photographs created with the D100 are opened in Nikon View 5 or Nikon Capture 3, the appropriate color space will be selected automatically.
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Image Adjustment
Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment

Hue can be adjusted in the range about 9 to 9 in increments of 3 . If red is taken as the starting color, raising hue above 0 (the default setting) would introduce a yellow cast, making colors that would be red at a setting of 0 appear increasingly orange. Lowering hue below 0 would introduce a blue cast, making colors that would be red at a setting of 0 appear increasingly purple. To choose a hue adjustment, highlight Hue Adjustment in the shooting menu and press the multi selector to the right.
The dialog shown at right will be displayed. After pressing the multi selector up or down to select a value for hue, press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the shooting menu.
SHOOTING MENU Hue Adjustment
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Hue
The RGB color model used in digital photographs reproduces colors using differing amounts of red, green, and blue light. By mixing two colors of light, a variety of different colors can be produced. For example, red combined with a small amount of green light produces orange. If red and green are mixed in equal amounts, yellow results, while a smaller amount of red produces a yellow green. Mixing different amounts of red and blue light produces colors ranging from a reddish purple through purple to navy, while mixing different amounts of green and blue light produces colors ranging from emerald to turquoise. (Adding a third color of light results in lighter hues; if all three mixed in equal amounts, the results range from white through gray.) When this progression of hues is arranged in a circle, the result is known as a color wheel.
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Focus
Controlling How the Camera Focuses This section describes the options that control how your camera focuses: focus mode, focus-area selection, and AF-area mode.
Taking PhotographsFocus
Focus Mode
Focus mode is controlled by the focus mode selector on the front of the camera. You can choose from two autofocus (AF) modes, in which the camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and one manual focus mode, in which focus must be adjusted manually using the focusing ring on the lens:
Mode Description
The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus locks when the in-focus indicator (!) appears in the viewfinder, and remains locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-release button (focus lock ). The shutter can only be released S when the in-focus indicator is displayed (focus priority). If your subSingle-servo ject was moving when the shutter-release button was pressed halfAF way, the camera will track the subject until focusing is complete and the shutter can be released (predictive focus tracking; 66). If the subject stops moving before the shutter is released, the in-focus indicator will appear in the viewfinder and focus will lock at this distance. The camera adjusts focus continuously while the shutter-release butC ton is pressed halfway. If your subject moves, focus will be adjusted Continuousto compensate (predictive focus tracking; 66). Photographs can servo AF be taken whether or not the camera is in focus (release priority). M Manual The camera does not focus automatically; focus must be adjusted manually using the lens focusing ring. If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm focus (electronic range finding), but photographs can be taken at any time, whether or not the camera is in focus.
Choosing single-servo AF ensures a sharp, focused image. Continuous-servo AF may be a better choice with erratically-moving subjects. Manual focus is recommended when the camera is unable to focus using autofocus.
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Focus
Focus Area Selection

The D100 offers a choice of five focus areas that together cover a wide area of the frame. Except when closest subject priority ( 67) is in effect, you can select the focus area manually, allowing you to compose your photograph with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame (to compose a photograph in which the main subject is not in any of the five focus areas, use focus lock; 70). To select the focus area, rotate the focus selector lock switch to release the lock. The multi selector can then be used to select the focus area. The selected focus area will be displayed in the viewfinder, highlighted in red if necessary to establish contrast with the background (Vari-Brite focus areas; 11). The selected focus area is also shown in the control panel.
If you rotate the focus selection lock switch to the locked position after selecting the focus area, the selected focus area will not change even when the multi selector is pressed.
Playback
The focus area can not be selected during playback and menu operations.
17Focus Area ( 18AF Area Illum (
156) 156)
This option can be used to set focus area selection to wrap around.
By default, the selected focus area is briefly highlighted in red to improve contrast as needed (Vari-Brite focus area). Using Custom Setting 18, you can set the focus area to be highlighted in red at all times, or turn highlighting off altogether.
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Controlling How the Camera Focuses
Autofocus
When the focus mode selector is set to S (single-servo autofocus) or C (continuous-servo autofocus), the camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This section describes focus options that are only available in single- and continuous-servo AF.
AF-Area Mode
Pressing the shutter-release button halfway initiates autofocus. AF-area mode determines what happens if the subject moves out of the selected focus area while the camera is still focusing. Two options are available:
Mode Description The camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus area only. Choose this option when your composition is relatively static and you can predict that your subject will stay in the selected focus area. Camera uses information from multiple focus areas to determine focus. If the subject leaves the selected focus area even briefly, the camera will still be able to focus based on information from other focus areas (the focus area selected in the viewfinder does not change). Choose this option when you are following an erratically moving subjects and in other cases in which it is difficult to keep your subject in the selected focus area. 67) is in effect; only
Single-area AF
Dynamic-area AF
* Focus brackets are not displayed when closest subject priority ( icon is displayed.
14AE-L/AF-L (
154)
If AF-ON is selected for Custom Setting 14 (AE-L/AF-L), the camera can also be focused by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button.
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Focus
To select the AF-area mode, set the function dial to [+] and rotate the main command dial. The current AF-area mode is indicated by the focus-area display in the control panel:
Single-area AF
Dynamic-area AF
Predictive Focus Tracking

If the camera autofocus system detects that the subject is moving when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway, it will automatically initiate predictive focus tracking. If the subject is moving toward or away from the camera, the camera will track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released. In single-servo autofocus, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject was moving when the shutter-release button was pressed halfway. Focus will lock when the subject stops moving. In continuous-servo AF, the camera will also initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject starts moving after the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus will not lock when the subject stops moving. If AF-ON is selected for Custom Setting 14 (AE-L/AF-L), predictive focus tracking will also take effect when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Predictive focus tracking is not available in manual focus mode.
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Closest Subject Priority (Dynamic Area AF) Dynamic-area AF can be combined with closest subject priority. When this option is in effect, the focus area can not be selected manually, and no focusarea indicators are shown in the viewfinder or control panel. Instead, the camera automatically chooses the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera and focuses on this subject when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note that the camera may be unable to select the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera when a telephoto lens is used or your subject is poorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended in these cases.
20Dyn. AF AF-S (
157)
To enable closest-subject priority when dynamic area AF is selected in single-servo AF, select Select AF Area for Custom Setting 20 (Dyn AF AF-S).
21Dyn. AF AF-C (
157)
To enable closest-subject priority when dynamic area AF is selected in continuous-servo AF, select Select AF Area for Custom Setting 21 (Dyn AF AF-C).
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Focus
Summary of Autofocus Options

Focus mode AF-area Closest subject Control panel Active focus mode priority display area Singlearea AF Shown in viewfinder and control panel Shown in viewfinder and control panel Focus-area selection Manual
Off (default) AF-S Dynamicarea AF On (Custom Setting 20 set to Closest Subject)
Manual
Not shown
Automatic
Singlearea AF
Shown in viewfinder and control panel Shown in viewfinder and control panel Not shown
Manual
AF-C Dynamicarea AF
Off (default) On (Custom Setting 21 set to Closest Subject)
Manual
Automatic
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How it works
When to use it
Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area. Focus Use with static subjects will remain locked while shutter-release button is pressed when time is available to halfway. compose photo. Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area. If subject Use with static subjects moves before camera has focused, camera will focus based when time is available to on information from other focus areas. Focus will remain compose photo. locked while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Use when you know your subject will be closest obAs above, except that camera focuses on subject in focus ject to camera but you are area containing subject closest to camera. unsure where it will appear in final composition. Use with subjects that are Camera continues to focus on subject in selected focus moving towards or away area while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. from you. Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area. While Use with subjects that are shutter-release button is pressed halfway, camera tracks moving unpredictably. subject as it moves from one focus area to the next. Use with erratically movAs above, except that camera focuses on subject in focus ing subjects when you area containing subject closest to camera. know your subject will be closest object to camera.
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Focus
Focus Lock
Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, allowing you to focus on a subject that will not be in one of the five focus areas in the final composition. You can also use it when the autofocus system is unable to focus ( 73), by first locking focus on another object at the same distance, then recomposing your photograph with the intended subject in the frame. In single-servo AF, focus locks automatically when the in-focus indicator (!) appears in the viewfinder. In continuous-servo AF, focus must be locked manually using the AE-L/AF-L button. To recompose a photograph using focus lock: the subject in the selected focus area 1 Position and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus. that the in-focus indicator (!) appears 2 Check in the viewfinder. Single-servo AF Focus will lock automatically when the in-focus indicator appears, and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Focus can also be locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button (see below). Continuous-servo AF Press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock both focus and exposure. Focus will remain locked while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.
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3 Recompose the photograph and shoot.

In single-servo AF, focus will remain locked between shots as long as you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway, allowing you to take several photographs in succession at the same focus setting. Focus will also remain locked between shots as long as the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If your subject moves, focus again at the new distance.
14AE-L/AF-L (
154)
The AE-L/AF-L button can be set to lock only focus.

84 Autoexposure lock
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Focus
The AF-Assist Illuminator

The built-in AF assist illuminator enables the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. To use the illuminator, the camera must be in single-servo AF with an AF-Nikkor lens attached, and the center focus area must be selected or closest subject priority in effect. If these conditions are met and the subject is poorly lit, the illuminator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
For the AF-assist illuminator to function correctly, the lens must have a focal length of 24200 mm and the subject must be in range of the illuminator. With most lenses, the illuminator has a range of about 0.53 m (18910). With the following lenses, the illuminator can not be used at ranges of under 1 m (33): AF Micro ED 200 mm f/4 AF 2485 mm f/2.84.0 AF-S ED 1735 mm f/2.8 AF 24120 mm f/3.55.6 AF ED 1835 mm f/3.54.5 AF-S ED 2870 mm f/2.8 AF 2035 mm f/2.8 AF Micro ED 70180 mm f/4.55.6 The built-in illuminator will not light when used with the AF and AF-S ED 80 200 mm f/2.8 and AF VR ED 80400 mm f/4.55.0. If an optional SB-series 80DX, 50DX, 28DX, 28, 27, 26, 25, or 24 Speedlight is used, the cameras built-in AF-assist illuminator will turn off and the Speedlight illuminator will be used instead. With other Speedlights, the cameras built-in AF assist illuminator will be used.
Continuous Use of the AF-Assist Illuminator

After the AF-assist illuminator has been used for several consecutive shots, it may turn off briefly to protect the lamp. The illuminator can be used again after a short pause. Note that the illuminator may become hot with continuous use.
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This option can be used to turn the AF-assist illuminator off.
Getting Good Results with Autofocus

Autofocus does not perform well under the following conditions:
There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background An example would be a subject the same color as the background. Use focus lock ( 70) to focus on another subject at the same distance, then recompose the photo. The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns The focus area contains objects at different distances from the camera An example would be a subject inside a cage. Use focus lock ( 70) to focus on another subject at the same distance, then recompose the photo. The focus area contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness
An example would be a row of windows An example would be a subject that is half in a skyscraper. Use manual focus ( 74). in the shade. Use manual focus ( 74).
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Manual Focus
Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results ( 73). To focus manually, set the focus-mode selector to M and adjust the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus.
The Electronic Range Finder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus area is in focus. After positioning your subject in the active focus area, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring until the in-focus indicator (!) is displayed.
A-M Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority

When using a lens that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with the lens set to M or M/A. See the documentation provided with your lens for details.
Focal Plane Position

To determine the distance between your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83).
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Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure
Metering
The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure. Before shooting, rotate the metering selector to choose a method suited to the composition and lighting conditions and confirm your selection in the viewfinder. Three methods are available (the type of metering performed may vary with the lens used):
Method 3D tensegment matrix/ Ten-segment matrix Description In ten-segment matrix metering, optimal exposure is determined on the basis of information from ten areas of the frame, each of which is metered independently. 3D ten-segment matrix metering, which is activated automatically whenever a type G or D lens is mounted on the camera, makes use of information on maximum brightness, contrast, and the distance for the subject for still more accurate exposure control. The camera meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest weight to an area in the center of the frame 8 mm (0.31) in diameter (use the 12-mm/0.47 circle in the center of the viewfinder as a reference when metering your subject at this setting). The camera meters a circle 3 mm (0.12) in diameter centered on the current focus area and occupying approximately two percent of the frame. When closest subject priority ( 67) is in effect, the center focus area will be used. Otherwise the metering is linked to the focus area, allowing you to meter an off-center subject.
Taking PhotographsExposure
Centerweighted
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Matrix metering will not produce the desired results with autoexposure lock ( 84) or exposure compensation ( 86), but is recommended in most other circumstances. Center-weighted metering is the classic meter for portraits, preserving background details while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Spot metering ensures that your subject will be correctly exposed, even when the background is much brighter or darker. Metering is not available with non-CPU lenses.
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Exposure Mode
Your choice of exposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure. Four modes are available: auto multi program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), and manual (M).
CPU Lenses (All Exposure Modes)

If you are using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, the aperture ring must be set to the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). At other settings, the shutter release will be disabled and a blinking will appear in the aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring.
Depth-of-Field Preview (All Exposure Modes)

To get an idea of how your photograph will look at the current aperture setting, press and hold the depth-offield preview button. The lens will be stopped down to the aperture value selected by the camera in auto multi program or shutter-priority auto, or the value chosen by the user in aperture-priority auto or manual exposure mode, allowing you to preview depth of field in the viewfinder.
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When ON is selected for Custom Setting 3 (ISO Auto), the camera automatically varies sensitivity in the range 2001600 (ISO equivalent) to help ensure optimum exposure when the limits of the camera exposure metering system are exceeded at the sensitivity selected by the user. In programmed auto, this helps ensure that the correct exposure can be achieved with subjects that would otherwise be too bright or too dark. In other exposure modes, it helps ensure correct exposure at the shutter speed and/or aperture selected by the user. When sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user, the viewfinder exposure-mode indicator (P, S, A, or M) will flash and the sensitivity indicator in the viewfinder (ISO) will be displayed in red. In the camera photo information display for pictures taken at altered sensitivities, the ISO value will also be displayed in red. Note that noise is more likely to appear in photographs taken at higher sensitivities. ON can not be selected for ISO Auto when sensitivity is set to or ; similarly, or can not be selected when ISO Auto is on. If a flash is used when ISO Auto is on, ISO will be fixed at the value selected by the user.
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P: Auto Multi Program

In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program (see below) for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. Adjustments can be made using flexible program, exposure compensation ( 86), and auto exposure bracketing ( 88). Auto multi program is only available with CPU lenses.
Non-CPU Lenses (Exposure Modes P, S, and A)

Non-CPU lenses can only be used in manual exposure mode ( 82), when aperture can be adjusted manually using the lens aperture ring. If another exposure mode is selected when a non-CPU lens is attached, the shutter release will be disabled and a blinking will appear in the aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder.
Exposure Program
The exposure program for auto multi program is shown in the following graph (ISO 200): AF 50 mm f/1.4D AF ED 180 mm f/2.8D AF-S ED-300 mm f/4D
The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with sensitivity (ISO equivalency); the above graph assumes a sensitivity of ISO 200 equivalent. When matrix metering is used, values over 171/3 EV are reduced to 171/3 EV.
Aperture
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To take photographs in auto multi program, simply:
1 Rotate the function dial to P. 2 Frame a photograph and shoot.
Exposure Warning
If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, one of the following indicators will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder: Indicator Description Subject too bright. Use a Neutral Density (ND) filter or lower sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 48). Subject too dark. Use the flash ( lency). 98) or raise sensitivity (ISO equiva-
Flexible Program
In auto multi program, you can rotate the main command dial to choose different combinations of shutter speed and aperture (flexible program), each of which will produce the same exposure. While flexible program is in effect, appears in the control panel. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the main command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed. Default settings can also be restored by turning the camera off, selecting another exposure mode, raising the built-in Speedlight ( 98), or performing a twobutton reset ( 110).
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S: Shutter-Priority Auto
In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 s and 1/4,000 s. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects, high shutter speeds to freeze motion. Shutter-priority auto is only available with CPU lenses.
Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto

If you select a shutter speed of in manual exposure mode and then turn the function dial to S (shutter-priority auto) without changing the shutter speed, the indicator in the shutter-speed display will flash and the shutter can not be released. Rotate the main command dial to select a different shutter speed before shooting.
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To take photographs in shutter-priority auto:
1 Rotate the function dial to S.

the main command dial to choose the 2 Rotate desired shutter speed.
3 Frame a photograph and shoot.
Exposure Warning
If the camera is unable to produce the correct exposure at the selected shutter speed, the electronic analog exposure display ( 83) in the viewfinder will show the amount of under- or over-exposure and one of the following indicators will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder aperture displays: Indicator Description Subject too bright. Choose faster shutter speed, lower sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 48), or use Neutral Density (ND) filter. Subject too dark. Choose slower shutter speed, raise sensitivity (ISO equivalency), or use flash ( 98).
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This option controls whether changes to shutter speed and aperture are made in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV (the default setting) or 1/2 EV.
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A: Aperture-Priority Auto
In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Small apertures (high f/-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing both the main subject and background into focus. Large apertures (low f/-numbers) soften background details and let more light into the camera, increasing the range of the flash and making photographs less susceptible to blurring. Aperture-priority auto is only available with CPU lenses. To take photographs in aperture-priority auto:
1 Rotate the function dial to A.

the sub-command dial to choose the 2 Rotate desired aperture. The minimum and maximum values for aperture are determined by the lens currently in use.
3 Frame a photograph and shoot.

Exposure Warning
If the camera is unable to produce the correct exposure at the selected aperture, the electronic analog exposure display ( 83) in the viewfinder will show the amount of under- or over-exposure and one of the following indicators will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder shutter-speed displays: Indicator Description Subject too bright. Choose smaller aperture (larger f/-number), lower sensitivity (ISO equivalency), or use Neutral Density (ND) filter. Subject too dark. Choose larger aperture (smaller f/-number), raise sensitivity (ISO equivalency), or use flash ( 98).
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M: Manual
In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 s and 1/4,000 s, or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure ( ). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens. Using the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder, you can adjust exposure according to shooting conditions and the task at hand. To take photographs in manual exposure mode:
1 Rotate the function dial to M.

the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub2 Rotate command dial to set aperture. Check exposure in the electronic analog exposure display (see opposite), and continue to adjust shutter speed and aperture until the desired exposure is achieved.
a photograph and shoot. If shutter speed is set to , the shutter 3 Frame will remain open while the shutter-release button is held down.
Non-CPU Lenses
If a non-CPU lens is attached in manual exposure mode, will appear in the aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder. Aperture must be adjusted manually using the lens aperture ring. The camera exposure meter can not be used, and exposure will not be displayed in the electronic analog exposure display.
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Long Time-Exposures
At a shutter speed of , the shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is held down. Note that if the shutter is open for more than approximately 1/2 s at any setting, noise in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels may appear in the final photograph.
Electronic Analog Exposure Display

The electronic analog exposure display shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting 9 (EV Step), the amount of under- or over-exposure is shown in increments of 1 /3 EV or 1/2 EV. If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the electronic analog exposure display will flash. Custom Setting 9 set to 1/3 Step Optimal exposure Custom Setting 9 set to 1/2 Step Optimal exposure
Underexposed by 1 /3 EV
Underexposed by 1/2 EV
Overexposed by more than 2 EV
Overexposed by more than 3 EV
The electronic analog exposure display is not shown when shutter speed is set to
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To reduce noise at shutter speeds of about 1/2 s or slower, select ON for Custom Setting 5. Note that this increases the time needed to save photographs to the memory card.
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This option controls whether changes to shutter speed and aperture are made in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV (the default setting) or 1/2 EV.
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Autoexposure Lock
When center-weighted metering is used, an area in the center of the frame is assigned the greatest weight when determining exposure. Similarly, when spot metering is used, exposure is based upon lighting conditions in the currently selected focus area. If your subject is not in the metered area when the picture is taken, exposure will be based on lighting conditions in the background, and your main subject may be under- or over-exposed. To prevent this, use autoexposure lock: center-weighted or spot metering. If us1 Select ing center-weighted metering, select the center focus area with the multi selector ( 64).
the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter-release 2 Position button halfway. Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway and your subject positioned in the focus area, press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock exposure (and focus, except in manual focus mode). Confirm that the in-focus indicator (!) appears in the viewfinder.
While exposure lock is in effect, an EL indicator will appear in the viewfinder.
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Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose your photograph and 3 Keeping shoot.
Metered Area
In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 3-mm (0.12) circle centered on the selected focus area. If closest subject priority ( 67) is in effect, the center focus area will be used to set exposure. In center-weighted metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in an 8-mm (0.31) circle at the center of the viewfinder.
Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture

While exposure lock is in effect, you can change the following settings without changing the metered value for exposure: Exposure mode Auto multi program Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Settings Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; Shutter speed Aperture 78)
The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder and control panel.
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Depending on the option selected, the AE-L/AF-L button locks both focus and exposure (the default setting), only focus, or only exposure. If you choose AE Lock Hold, exposure will lock when the button is pressed and remain locked until it is pressed again.
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If +Shutter Button is selected for AE Lock, exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
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Exposure Compensation
To obtain the desired results with certain subject compositions, it may be necessary to use exposure compensation to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. As a rule of thumb, positive compensation may be needed when the main subject is darker than the background, negative values when the main subject is brighter than the background. the button, rotate the main com1 Pressing mand dial and confirm exposure compensation in the control panel or viewfinder. Exposure compensation can be set to values between 5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. At values other than 0, a icon will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder after you release the button, and the 0 at the center of the electronic analog exposure display will blink. The current value for exposure compensation can be confirmed in the electronic analog exposure display or by pressing the button.
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Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to 0 or performing a two button reset ( 109). Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.
2 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot.
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This option can be used to set the increments for exposure compensation to 1/2 EV.
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Bracketing
The D100 offers three types of bracketing: exposure bracketing, flash bracketing, and white balance bracketing. In exposure bracketing, the camera varies exposure compensation with each shot, while in the case of flash bracketing, flash exposure compensation (flash level; 102) is varied with each shot. In both cases, only one photograph is produced each time the shutterrelease button is pressed. Several shots (from two to three) are therefore required to complete the bracketing sequence. Exposure compensation and flash bracketing are recommended in situations in which you find it difficult to set exposure and yet do not have time to check the results and adjust settings with each shot. In white balance bracketing, the camera creates multiple images each time the shutter is released, each with a different white balance adjustment ( 50). Only one shot is required to complete the bracketing sequence. White balance bracketing is recommended when shooting under mixed lighting or when you want to experiment with different white balance settings. White balance bracketing is not available at image qualities of NEF (Raw) or Comp. NEF (Raw).
Using the Self-Timer

If exposure or flash bracketing is used in self-timer mode, one picture will be taken each time the shutter is released. If white-balance bracketing is used, the camera will create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program with each shot.
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Exposure and Flash Bracketing Select the type of bracketing to be performed using Custom Setting 11 (BKT Set; 153). Choose AE & Flash to vary both exposure and flash level (the default setting), AE Only to vary only exposure, or Flash Only to vary only flash level. For more information on adjusting custom settings, see Menu Guide ( 121).
CSM MENU F11 Bracketing Set AE & Flash AE Only Flash Only WB Bracketing
the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose a brack3 Pressing eting program ( 92).
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Continuous Shooting Mode

In continuous shooting mode, shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken. Shooting will resume the next time the shutter-release button is pressed.
Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing

If the memory card fills before all shots in the sequence have been taken, shooting can be resumed from the next shot in the sequence after the memory card has been replaced or shots have been deleted to make room on the memory card. If the camera is turned off before all shots in the sequence have been taken, bracketing will resume from the next shot in the sequence when the camera is turned on.
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Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure 4 Compose and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. Modifications to exposure and flash level are added to those made with exposure compensation ( 86) and flash exposure compensation ( 102). When exposure or flash bracketing is in effect, II the icons in the control panel and viewfinder will flash. A segment will disappear from the bracketing indicator after each shot. When the unmodified shot is taken, the middle segment will disappear ( / / ). The right segment will disappear when a shot with negative modification is taken ( ), the left segment when a shot with positive modification is taken ( ). Bracketing begins again when all shots in the sequence are taken.
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To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until BKT is no longer displayed in the control panel on top of the camera. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a twobutton reset ( 110), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Exposure Bracketing
When AE & Flash or AE Only is selected for Custom Setting 11, the camera will modify exposure by varying shutter speed and/or aperture. What settings are affected depends on the exposure mode: Exposure mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Manual Camera sets exposure by varying Shutter speed and aperture Aperture Shutter speed Shutter speed
The modified values for shutter speed and aperture are displayed during shooting.
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White Balance Bracketing Choose WB Bracketing for Custom Setting 11 (BKT Set; 153). For more information on adjusting custom settings, see Menu Guide ( 121).
the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose a brack3 Pressing eting program ( 92).
If the number of shots in the bracketing program is greater than the number of exposures remaining, the bracketing indicator will flash.
Continuous Shooting Mode

Even if continuous shooting mode is selected when white-balance bracketing is in effect, the shutter will be released only once each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program.
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Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will processed to 4 Compose create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance finetuning ( 53). When white balance bracketing is in effect, the white balance adjustment indicator ( ) will flash.
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To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until BKT is no longer displayed in the control panel on top of the camera. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a twobutton reset ( 110), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.

Resuming White Balance Bracketing

If there is not enough memory remaining on the memory card to record all shots in a white-balance bracketing sequence, the shutter-speed display will show , the number of exposures remaining will blink, and the shutter release will be disabled. If the camera is turned off while the camera before all photographs in a white-balance bracketing sequence have been recorded, the camera will power off only after all photographs in the sequence have been recorded.
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The bracketing programs available depend on the option selected for Custom Setting 11 and, in the cases of exposure and flash bracketing, on the size of the exposure increment selected for Custom Setting 9 (EV Step). Exposure/Flash Bracketing (Custom Setting 11 set to AE & Flash, AE Only, or Flash Only)
Custom Setting 9 Control panel display Number of shots 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 1/3 Step (default) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 1/2 Step 3 3 3 Exposure increment 1/3 EV 2/3 EV 1 EV 11/3 EV +1 /3 EV
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Bracketing order (EVs) 0, 0.3, +0.3 0, 0.7, +0.7 0, 1.0, +1.0 0, 1.3, +1.3 0, 1.7, +1.7 0, 2.0, +2.0 0, +0.3 0, +0.7 0, +1.0 0, +1.3 0, +1.7 0, +2.0 0, 0.3 0, 0.7 0, 1.0 0, 1.3 0, 1.7 0, 2.0 0, 0.5, +0.5 0, 1.0, +1.0 0, 1.5, +1.5 0, 2.0, +2.0
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White Balance Bracketing (Custom Setting 11 set to WB Bracketing)

Control panel display Number of shots 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 White balance adjustment 1 2 3 +1 +2 +3 1 2 3 Bracketing order 0, 1, +1 0, 2, +2 0, 3, +3 0, +1 0, +2 0, +3 0, 1 0, 2 0, 3
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This option controls the size of the increments for exposure and flash bracketing.
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Flash Photography
Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights The D100 is equipped with a Guide Number 17/56 (ISO 200, m/ft; Guide Number at ISO 100 is 12/39) Speedlight with a flash angle wide enough to cover the field of view of a 20-mm lens. With a CPU lens, the built-in Speedlight supports D-TTL flash control for flash photographs with a natural balance. The built-in Speedlight can be used not only when natural lighting is inadequate, but to fill in shadows and backlit subjects or to add a catch light to your subjects eyes.
Taking PhotographsFlash Photography
Flash Angle
While the built-in Speedlight can cover the field of view of a 20-mm lens, it may not be able to light the entire subject with some lenses or at some aperture settings.
ISO Auto
If a Speedlight is used when Custom Setting 3 (ISO Auto) is on, sensitivity (ISO equivalency) will be fixed at the value selected by the user.
Using an Optional Speedlight

If an optional Speedlight is used with spot metering, Standard TTL flash for digital SLR will be used. If the built-in Speedlight is raised when an optional Speedlight other than the SB-50DX is attached, the optional Speedlight will not fire. If an SB-50DX is set to manual in the bounce flash position, both the built-in Speedlight and the SB-50DX will fire.
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D-TTL Flash Control The type of D-TTL flash control available varies with the type of lens used:
Lens Flash control for built-in Speedlight
3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Based on information from the matrix metering system, flash output is adjusted for a natural balance between the main subject and ambient background lighting. The Speedlight emits a series of nearly invisible preflashes (monitor preflashes) immediately before the main flash. Preflashes reflected from objects in all areas of the frame are picked up by the Type G or D cameras through-the-lens (TTL) multi sensor, where they are analyzed CPU lens instantaneously in combination with data on the current sensitivity (ISO equivalency) setting, aperture, lens focal length, exposure compensation, and distance information provided by the lens. The results of this analysis are used to balance flash output with natural light. 3D multisensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is not available in manual exposure mode or when spot metering is used. Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: As above, except Other CPU that distance information is not included in regulating flash output. lens Not available in manual exposure mode or when spot metering is used. Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed, without taking the background into account. It is recommended for shots in which the main subject is emphasized at the expense of background details, or when exposure compensation is used. Standard TTL flash for digital SLR is activated automatically when: Built-in Speedlight: the function dial is set to M (manual exposure mode) or spot metering is selected Optional Speedlight: spot metering is selected
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D-TTL flash control is only available when Custom Setting 23 (Flash Mode) is set to DTTL. When Custom Setting 23 is set to Manual, the built-in Speedlight will fire at full power (GN at ISO 200 18/59, at ISO 100 12.7/42, m/ft) with every shot with no monitor pre-flashes.
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Flash Sync Modes

The D100 supports the following flash sync modes:
Flash sync mode Flash control
This mode is recommended for most situations. In auto multi program and aperture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will Front-curtain sync automatically be set to values between 1/60 s and 1/180 s. AF-assist illuminator lights for approximately one second before main flash fires, causing pupils in subjects eyes to contract and reducing the red-eye effect a flash can sometimes cause. Best when subject is well within range of flash and fully facing camera. Because shutter is not released until about one second after shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, this Red-eye reduction mode is not recommended for subjects that are moving erratically or on other occasions when you want the camera to respond quickly to shutter-release button. After pressing shutterrelease button, do not move camera until photo has been taken. Combines red-eye reduction with slow sync. This mode is only available in auto multi program and aperture-priority auto expoRed-eye reduction sure modes. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurwith slow sync ring caused by camera shake. Flash is combined with speeds as slow as 30 s to capture both subject and background at night or under dim light. This mode is only available in auto multi program and aperture-priority auto exposure modes. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake.
Slow sync
In shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, the flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of Rear-curtain sync light behind moving objects. In auto multi program and aperture-priority auto, slow rear-curtain sync is used to capture both subject and background. Use of a tripod is recommended to Slow rear-curtain sync prevent blurring caused by camera shake.
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Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights
Red-Eye Reduction
Depending on the lens used and the position of your subject, the AF-assist illuminator (red-eye reduction lamp) may not be visible to your subject, with the result that red-eye reduction may not have the desired effect.
Studio Flash Systems

Rear-curtain sync can not be used with studio flash systems, as the correct synchronization can not be obtained.
Flash Sync Modes for Optional Speedlights

Front- and rear-curtain sync modes for SB-series 26, 25, and 24 Speedlights is set using the sync mode selector on the optional Speedlight. If red-eye reduction or slow-sync with red-eye reduction is selected with an SB-series 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, or 26 Speedlight attached, the Speedlight red-eye reduction lamp will be used.
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Using the Built-in Speedlight

Follow the steps below to take photographs with the built-in Speedlight and a type G or D lens. enjoy the benefits of 3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, 1 To choose matrix or center-weighted metering ( 75). the Speedlight lock release. The built-in 2 Press Speedlight will pop up and begin charging.
Press the button and rotate the main command dial until the desired 3 flash sync mode is selected in the control panel.
Frontcurtain sync Rearcurtain sync3

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Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync1
Slow sync2
Red-eye reduction with slow sync is available only in auto multi program and aperture-priority auto exposure modes. In shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, (red-eye reduction) will be selected when you release the button. Slow sync is available only in auto multi program and aperture-priority auto exposure modes. In shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, (front-curtain sync) will be selected when you release the button. In auto multi program and aperture-priority auto exposure modes, flash-sync mode will be set to (slow rear-curtain sync) when you release the button.
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Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights an exposure mode ( 76). Note that if manual exposure is se4 Choose lected, standard TTL flash for digital SLR will be used. shutter speed and aperture. The values that can be chosen for shutter 5 Set speed and aperture when the built-in Speedlight is raised are shown below.
Exposure mode Auto multi program Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Manual
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* Shutter speeds are set automatically in the range 1/180 s1/60 s, or 1/180 s30 s at flash sync settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, and red-eye reduction with slow sync. Speeds faster than 1/180 s will be reduced to 1/180 s while the built-in Speedlight is raised. The viewfinder shutter-speed display will show the modified value; the original value will blink on and off in the control panel display. ** Flash range varies with aperture. When setting aperture in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes, consult the table of flash ranges on the following page.
that the flash-ready indicator appears in 6 Check the viewfinder. If the built-in Speedlight is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready lamp is displayed. your photograph, making sure that your subject is within range 7 Compose of the flash ( 100), then focus and shoot. If the flash-ready light blinks for about three seconds after the photograph is taken, the flash has fired at full output and the photograph may be underexposed. Check the results in the monitor. If the photograph is underexposed, adjust settings and try again.
When the Speedlight Is Not in Use

To save battery power when the Speedlight is not in use, return it to the closed position by pressing it lightly downward until you hear the latch click into place.
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Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity

Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. Aperture at an ISO equivalent of 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 2.2 3.2 4.5 6.3 9 13 18 25 2.5 3.5 5 7.1 10 14 20 29 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 3.2 4.5 6.3 9 13 18 25.4 3.5 5 7.1 10 14 20 29 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 4.5 6.3 9 13 18 25 5 7.1 10 14 20 29 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 m 28.5 1.46 14.2 0.73 0.62.1 0.61.5 0.61.1 0.60.8 Range ft 672711 47198 33139 24910 2611 2411 237 227
The minimum range at which the built-in Speedlight will be able to light the entire subject is 0.6 m (2). In auto multi program, the maximum aperture (minimum f/-number) is limited according to sensitivity (ISO equivalency), as shown below: Maximum aperture at an ISO equivalent of 200 3.3 250 3.5 320 3.8 400 4 500 4.2 640 4.5 800 4.8 1000 5 1250 5.3 1600 5.6
For each one-step increase in sensitivity (e.g., from 200 to 400), aperture is stopped down by half an f/-stop. If the maximum aperture of the lens is smaller than given above, the maximum value for aperture will be the maximum aperture of the lens. D-TTL flash control can be used to adjust flash output at sensitivity (ISO equivalency) settings between 200 and 1600. At settings of HI-1 and HI-2, the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings.
Using the Built-in Speedlight

If the built-in Speedlight is raised in continuous shooting mode, only one photograph will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Vibration reduction (available with VR lenses) will not take effect if the shutter-release button is press halfway while the built-in Speedlight is charging.
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Compatible Lenses
The built-in Speedlight can be used with any CPU lens having a focal length of 20 300 mm (35-mm equivalent). Note, however, that if the following zoom lenses are not used at the zoom positions and ranges given below, the built-in Speedlight may be unable to light the entire subject: Lens AF-S ED 1735 mm f/2.8 AF 2035 mm f/2.8 AF-S ED 2870 mm f/2.8 Restrictions At 24 mm, can be used at ranges of 0.8 m (27) or more. At 20 mm, use at ranges of 1 m (33) or more. At 28 mm, use at ranges of 2 m (67) or more. At 35 mm, use at ranges of 0.7 m (24) or more.
The built-in Speedlight can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. The built-in Speedlight can also be used with Ai-S, AI, and AI-modified non-CPU lenses having a focal length of 20200 mm (35-mm equivalent). Note, however, that if the following zoom lenses are not used at the zoom positions and ranges given below, the built-in Speedlight may be unable to light the entire subject: Lens Ai-modified 50300 mm f/4.5 Use at 200 mm. Ai 50300 mm f/4.5 Ai-modified 85250 mm f/4 Ai ED 50300 mm f/4.5 Can be used at 135 mm and above. Ai-S ED 50300 mm f/4.5 Remove lens hoods when using the built-in Speedlight. Restrictions
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D-TTL flash control is only available when Custom Setting 23 (Flash Mode) is set to DTTL. When Custom Setting 23 is set to Manual, the built-in Speedlight will fire at full power (GN at ISO 200 18/59, at ISO 100 12.7/42, m/ft) with every shot with no monitor pre-flashes.
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Flash Exposure Compensation

Flash exposure compensation is used to increase or reduce flash output from the level chosen by the cameras flash control system. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections. As a rule of thumb, positive compensation may be needed when the main subject is darker than the background, negative compensation when the main subject is brighter than the background. the button, rotate the main com1 Pressing mand dial and confirm flash exposure compensation in the control panel or viewfinder. Flash exposure compensation can be set to values between 3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3 EV. At values other than 0, a icon will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder after you release the button. The current value for flash exposure compensation can be confirmed by pressing the button. a picture as instructed in the preceding section, Using the Built-in 2 Take Speedlight ( 98). Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash exposure compensation to 0 or performing a two button reset ( 110). Flash exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

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This option can be used to set the increments for flash compensation to 1/2 EV.

Optional Speedlights with D-TTL Flash Control
SB-series 80DX, 50DX, and 28DX Speedlights support D-TTL flash control when mounted on the camera accessory shoe ( 104). D-TTL flash control is not available with other optional Speedlights ( 106). The type of flash control available with SB-series 80DX, 50DX, and 28DX Speedlights depends on the type of lens attached:
Lens Type G or D CPU lens Other CPU lens All types Flash control 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR
The SB-80DX and SB-50DX Speedlights

The SB-80DX and SB-50DX support D-TTL flash control ( 95). When used in combination with a type G or D lens, they support 3D multi sensor balanced fill flash for digital SLR for natural, balanced light, even when the scene contains highly reflective objects or the background is very far from the camera. Both models offer AF-assist illumination, and are equipped with auto power zoom that adjusts the flash angle according to the focal length of the lens. Nikon SB-80DX Speedlight The SB-80DX is a high-performance Speedlight with a guide number of 53/ 174 (m/ft, manual mode, 35-mm zoom-head position, ISO 200, 20 C/68 F; GN at ISO 100 is 38/125). It can be powered by four LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries or by SD-7, SD-8A, and SK-6 power sources (all available separately). For bounce-flash or close-up photography, the flash head can be rotated through 90 up, 7 down, 180 left, and 90 right. Light from the flash can be diffused for wide-angle photography by using the SB-80DX in combination with a wide panel or bounce adapter, producing soft lighting that balances the foreground subject with the background in close-ups and bounce-flash photography. The SB-80DX is equipped with an illuminator to assist in adjusting settings in the dark. Custom settings allow you to fine-tune all aspects of flash operation.
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Nikon SB-50DX Speedlight The SB-50DX has a guide number of 32/105 (m/ft, manual mode, 35-mm zoom-head position, ISO 200, 20 C/68 F; GN at ISO 100 is 22/72) and is powered by two CR123A (DL123A) three-volt lithium batteries. In addition to auto power zoom, it has a tilt position of +90 to 18 , allowing the flash to be used both for bounce-flash photography and at ranges as close as 30 cm (1). The SB-50DX supports the following flash modes: slow sync, rear-curtain sync, and manual. If the built-in Speedlight is raised when the SB-50DX is set to manual in the bounce-flash position, both Speedlights will fire.
The Accessory Shoe

The D100 is equipped with an accessory shoe that allows SB-series Speedlights, including the SB80DX, 50DX, 30, 29s, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, and 22s, to be mounted directly on the camera without a sync cable. The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights with a locking pin (SB-series 29s, 27, 26, 25, and 22s). An AS-15 accessory shoe adapter (available separately) can be attached to the shoe, allowing flash accessories to be attached via a sync cable.
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Compatible Speedlights
The following Speedlights support D-TTL flash control:
Flash mode D-TTL AA A M REAR
Speedlight SB-80DX/SB-28DX SB-50DX
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Repeat- Rear- Red-eye Auto Non-TTL ing curtain reducaperture auto Manual flash sync tion !2 ! ! ! ! ! ! !
1 Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR is used when spot metering is selected. With matrix and center-weighted metering, flash control depends on lens type: Type G or D Nikkor (excluding IX Nikkor): 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR. Other CPU Nikkor (excluding AF Nikkor lenses for F3AF): Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR. Other Nikkor: Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR. 2 Available with CPU lenses only (IX Nikkor and AF Nikkor lenses for F3AF excluded). Use spot metering.
Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories

Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not included in the list on the previous page, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information.
Read the Speedlight Manual

For complete information on using optional Speedlights, refer to the Speedlight manual. If your Speedlight supports D-TTL flash control, read the section on digital single-lens reflex cameras in the Speedlight manual (note that the D100 does not support FP highspeed sync).
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The following Speedlights can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. If they are set to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be taken.
Flash mode A Non-TTL auto ! ! ! M Repeating flash ! ! REAR Rearcurtain sync ! ! ! ! Red-eye reduction ! !
Speedlight SB-28/SB-26 1 SB-27 2 SB-25/SB-24 SB-23 3/SB-29 (SB29s) 4/SB-21B 3, 4 SB-30/SB-22S/ SB-22/SB-20/ SB-16B/SB-15 SB-11 5/SB-14 5
Manual ! ! ! !
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1 The SB-26 can be set to slave mode for wireless slave flash photography. When the wireless slave selector is set to D, shutter speed will be set to under 1/125 s. 2 When an SB-27 is mounted on the D100, the flash mode is automatically set to TTL, and the shutterrelease will be disabled. Set the SB-27 to A (non-TTL auto flash). 3 Manual mode only. Use is not recommended.
4 Autofocus is only available with AF-Micro lenses (60 mm, 105 mm, 200 mm, or 70180 mm). 5 When using the SB-11 or SB-14 in A or M mode, use the SU-2 with an SC-13 sync cable. Although SC-11 and SC-15 sync cables can be used, the flash-ready indicator will not appear in the viewfinder and shutter speed will not be adjusted automatically.
Notes on Optional Speedlights

The shutter will synchronize with an external flash at speeds of 1/180 s or slower. D-TTL flash control can be used to adjust flash output at sensitivity (ISO equivalency) settings between 200 and 1600. At settings of HI-1 and HI-2, the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings. If rear-curtain sync is selected with SB-series 26, 25, or 24 Speedlights, this setting takes priority over the flash-sync mode selected with the camera, except in the cases of redeye reduction and slow sync with red-eye reduction.
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Notes on Optional Speedlights (Continued)

If an optional Speedlight with red-eye reduction is attached when the camera flash sync mode is set to red-eye reduction or auto with red-eye reduction, the red-eye reduction lamp on the optional Speedlight will be used. On Speedlights with a built-in AF assist illuminator (SB-series 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 26), the AF-assist illuminator will only light if all of the following conditions are met: focus mode is set to single-servo auto, an AF-Nikkor lens is used, the subject is poorly lit, and the center focus area is selected or dynamic-area AF is used in combination with closest-subject priority. When the SB-24 is used with the SK-6 power bracket, neither the AF-assist illuminator on the Speedlight nor the camera AF-assist illuminator will light. In auto multi program, the maximum aperture (minimum f/-number) is limited according to sensitivity (ISO equivalency), as shown below: Maximum aperture at an ISO equivalent of 200 4.8 250 5 320 5.3 400 5.6 500 6 640 6.3 800 6.7 1000 7.1 1250 7.6 1600 8
For each one-step increase in sensitivity (e.g., from 200 to 400), aperture is stopped down by half an f/-stop. If the maximum aperture of the lens is smaller than given above, the maximum value for aperture will be the maximum aperture of the lens. Use the AS-15 accessory shoe adapter (available separately) when attaching flash accessories via a sync cable. If flash compensation is performed with an optional Speedlight, the flash compensation indicator will appear in the viewfinder, but the amount of flash compensation will not be displayed. When an SC-17 sync cable is used for off-camera flash photography, correct exposure may not be achieved in D-TTL mode. We recommend that you choose spot metering to select Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR. Take a test shot and view the results in the monitor. TTL flash control can not be used for multi-flash photography. In D-TTL mode, use the flash panel provided with your Speedlight. Do not use other panels such as diffusion panels, as this may produce incorrect exposure.
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Self-Timer Mode
Delaying Shutter Release The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. To use the self-timer: the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place the camera on a 1 Mount stable, level surface. the shooting mode dial lock release and 2 Press rotate the shooting mode dial to select (selftimer mode). the photograph and press the shutter3 Frame release button halfway to focus. In single-servo autofocus ( 63), photographs can only be taken if the in-focus (") indicator appears in the viewfinder.
Taking PhotographsSelf-Timer Mode
In self-timer mode, a shutter speed of
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Self-timer delay can be set to 2 s, 5 s, 10 s (the default setting), or 20 s.
the shutter-release button all the way down to start the self-timer. 4 Press The self-timer lamp (AF-assist illuminator) will start to blink, stopping two seconds before the photograph is taken.
Taking PhotographsSelf-Timer Mode
To turn the self-timer off before a photograph is taken, turn the mode dial to another setting.
Autofocus
When autofocus is in effect, the camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed. Do not stand in front of the camera when activating the self-timer.
Cover the Viewfinder

To ensure correct exposure in exposure modes other than manual, cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap or with your hand before pressing the shutter-release button. This will prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with the autoexposure operation.
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Two-Button Reset
Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the and buttons down together for more than two seconds (the and buttons are marked with a green dot). Custom Settings are not affected.
Option Focus area AF-area mode Flexible program Exposure compensation Default Center Single-area AF Off 0.0 Option Autoexposure lock Bracketing Flash sync mode Flash compensation Default Off Off Front-curtain sync 0.0
Taking PhotographsTwo-Button Reset
The following shooting-menu options will also be reset. Only settings in the bank currently selected using the shooting menu Bank Select option will be reset ( 135). Settings in the remaining bank are unaffected.
Option Image Quality Resolution White Bal Default JPEG-Normal Large Auto Option White balance adjustment ISO Default 0 200
Two-Button Reset
A two-button reset can only be performed when the function dial is set to P, S, A, or M.
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Custom Settings can be restored to default values by selecting ON for Custom Setting R (MENU Reset).
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More About Playback

Playback Options This section details the operations that can be performed during playback, including thumbnail playback, playback zoom, and photo information display.
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Viewing Photographs
Single-Image Playback
To play photographs back, press the will be displayed in the monitor. button. The most recent photograph
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To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the the shutter-release button halfway.
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Viewing Photographs
1Image Review (
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When ON is selected for Image Review (Custom Setting 1), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor as they are being recorded to the memory card. In single-frame and self-timer modes, photographs are displayed one at a time as they are taken. In continuous shooting mode, display begins when shooting ends, with the first photograph in the current series displayed. Playback will be interrupted when the shutter-release button is pressed, and resume when the button is released after shooting.
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Photo Information
Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in single-image playback. Depending on the option selected for Display Mode in the playback menu ( 134), there are up to six pages of information for each photo. Press the multi-selector left or right to cycle through photo information as follows: Page 1 ! Page 2 ! Page 3 ! Page 4 ! (Page 5) ! (Page 6) ! no info ! Page 1. Page 1
1 Voice memo icon .. 180 2 Protect status ....... 119 3 Folder number-frame number ................ 126
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1 Voice memo icon .. 180 6 File format .............. 44 2 Protect status ....... 119 7 Image quality ......... 44 3 Frame number/total 8 Date of recording ... 19 number of frames .. 23 9 Time of recording ... 19 4 Folder name ......... 126 10 Image size .............. 46 5 File name ............... 44
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1 Voice memo icon .. 180 6 Shutter speed ... 7683 2 Protect status ....... 119 7 Aperture .......... 8183 3 Camera type 8 Exposure mode ...... 76 4 Camera firmware 9 Exposure version compensation ........ 86 5 Metering method ... 75 10 Focal length
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1 Voice memo icon .. 180 6 Tone compensation 2 Protect status ....... 119 .............................. 59 3 Sensitivity (ISO 7 Sharpening ............. 58 equivalency) ........... 48 8 Color mode ............ 60 4 White balance ........ 50 9 Flash mode ............. 95 5 White balance 10 Comment ............. 164 adjustment ............. 53
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1 Voice memo icon .. 180 2 Protect status ....... 119 3 Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the image. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels of each brightness in the image.
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Page 6 (Highlights)
1 Voice memo icon .. 180 2 Protect status ....... 119 3 Image highlights (brightest areas of image) are marked by a flashing border. This page is only displayed if Highlights or Both is selected using the Display Mode option in the playback menu ( 134).
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Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback

By pressing the button and rotating the command dial, you can display images in contact sheets of four or nine images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed:
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To Change number of images displayed Page through images Highlight images
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Description Pressing the button, rotate the main command dial to change the number of images displayed as follows: single image ! four thumbnails ! nine thumbnails ! single image. Pressing the button, rotate the sub-command dial to scroll through images a page at a time. Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight thumbnails. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to select: Select NO to exit without deleting 100-3 100-2 100-1 photo Delete? ENTER OK NO Select YES to delete 100-6 100-5 100-4 YES photo
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Zoom highlighted photo in
Press for an enlarged view of the photo currently highlighted in the monitor ( 118).
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To Change protected status of highlighted photo Display menus Return to shooting mode
Press and/or rotate
Description Images marked by a icon can not be deleted using the button or the Delete option in the playback menu (note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted). To protect an image, or to remove protection from a protected image, press the button. Press the ( 122). button to display camera menus
Viewing Photographs
Shutter release/
To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the button or press the shutter-release button halfway.

1Image Review (
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When ON is selected for Image Review (Custom Setting 1), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor as they are being recorded to the memory card. In single-frame and self-timer modes, photographs are displayed one at a time as they are taken. In continuous shooting mode, display begins from the first photograph in the current series when shooting ends, and thumbnail playback can be used. Playback will be interrupted when the shutter-release button is pressed, and resume when the button is released after shooting.
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Press the button to zoom in on the image displayed in single-image playback or on the image currently selected in thumbnail playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect:
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To Cancel/ resume zoom Change zoom ratio
Press ( )
Description Press to cancel zoom and return to single-image or thumbnail playback. Press again to zoom image in. Pressing the button, rotate the main command dial to the right to zoom in on the image. Press the button and rotate the command dial to the left to zoom out. Pressing the button, rotate the sub-command dial. The photo will be displayed with a frame showing the area that is currently zoomed in. Use the multi selector to move the frame to another location, or press the button and rotate the main command dial to change the size of the area selected. Press the button and rotate the sub-command dial to magnify the selected area to fill the monitor. Use the multi selector to view areas of the image not visible in the monitor. Hold the multi selector down to scroll rapidly to other areas of the frame.
Zoom in on a different area of image
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Protecting Photographs from Deletion

In full-frame and thumbnail playback, the button can be use to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the button or the Delete option in the playback menu, and have DOS read-only status when viewed on a Windows computer. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted. To protect a photograph: the image in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail 1 Display list. 2 Press the button. The photograph will be marked with a icon.
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To remove protection from the photograph so that it can be deleted, display the photograph in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list and then press the button.
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Deleting Individual Photographs

To delete a photograph displayed in single-image playback, or the photograph highlighted in thumbnail playback, press the button. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. the image in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail 1 Display list.
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Protected and Hidden Images

Images marked with a icon are protected and can not be deleted. Hidden images are not displayed in single-image or thumbnail playback and can not be selected for deletion.
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To delete multiple images, use the Delete option in the playback menu.
Menu Guide
Index to Menu Options
Using Camera Menus 122123 The Playback Menu 124134
Changes to a variety of camera settings are made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor. This chapter covers: Using Camera Menus This section describes basic menu operations. The Playback Menu The playback menu contains options for managing the images stored on memory cards, and for playing pictures back in automated slide shows. The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains advanced shooting options, such as image sharpening and tone compensation. Custom Settings The CSM (Custom Settings) menu controls fine details of camera operation. The Setup Menu This menu is used for basic camera setup operations, including formatting memory cards and setting the time and date.
The Shooting Menu 135143 Custom Settings 144160 The Setup Menu 161166
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Basic Menu Operations
Viewing Camera Menus

Camera menus can be activated by pressing the MENU button at any time when the camera is on.
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Choosing a menu
When you exit the menus, the camera remembers the last menu displayed. This menu is displayed the next time you press the MENU button. To change menus:
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Making a Selection
To modify settings for an item in the current menu:
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Display options
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SHOOTING MENU Bank Select Image Quality Resolution White Bal ISO A FINE
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Highlight option
Make selection and return to main menu
Some menu items are not available when images are being recorded to the memory card or when the function dial is set to QUAL, WB, or ISO. To return to the previous menu without making a selection, press the multi selector to the left. The button performs the same function as pressing the multi selector to the right. In some cases, a selection can only be made using the button. The selection for some options is made from a sub-menu. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make a selection from a sub-menu.
Exiting the Menus

To exit the menus, press the button (if a menu option is highlighted, press the button twice). You can also exit the menus by pressing the button to turn the monitor off or by turning the camera off. To exit the menus and focus the camera for the next shot, press the shutter-release button halfway.
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The Playback Menu

Managing Images The playback menu contains the following options:
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Delete Folder Designate Slide Show Hide Image Print Set Display Mode
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Deleting Photographs: Delete

The Delete menu contains the following options:
Option Selected All Description Delete selected photographs. Delete all photographs.
PLAYBACK MENU Delete Selected All
Deleting Selected Photographs: Selected

Choosing Selected from the delete menu displays the photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Folder Designate menu ( 126) as small thumbnail images. To choose pictures for deletion:
PLAYBACK MENU SET OK

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Select highlighted image for deletion. Selected images are marked by icon. Repeat steps 12 to select additional images for deletion. To deselect image, highlight and press multi selector up or down. To exit without deleting images, press MENU button.
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PLAYBACK MENU Selected Delete 1 Image/Sound NO YES
Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press button to select. Select NO or press MENU button to exit without deleting images ENTER OK Select YES to delete selected images (and associated voice memos, if applicable) and return to playback menu
Deleting All Photographs: All

Selecting All from the delete menu displays the PLAYBACK MENU confirmation dialog shown at right. Select the All Deleting desired option with the multi selector. all images Select NO or press the MENU button to exit without deleting images. ENTER OK NO Select YES to delete all images in the folder or YES folders selected in the Folder Designate menu ( 126) that are neither hidden nor protected, together with any associated voice memos.
High-Capacity Memory Cards

If the memory card contains a large number of files or folders and the number of pictures to be deleted is very large, deletion can sometimes take more than half an hour.
Hidden and Protected Images

Images marked with a icon are protected and can not be selected for deletion. Images hidden with Hide Image ( 130) are not displayed in the Delete > Selected menu and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card.

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The Playback Menu
Folder Options: Folder Designate

The camera stores photographs in folders named nnnND100, where nnn is a three-digit folder number. By default, photographs in all folders created with the D100 are visible during playback, while images in folders created by other cameras will not be played back. The Folder Designate menu is used to create new folders with a userspecified folder number and to select the folders from which images will be played back. The following options are available:
Option Description Select this item to create a new foldPLAYBACK MENU er with a user-specified folder numFolder Designate New ber. The dialog at right will be displayed; press the multi selector up or OK 101 down to choose a folder number (only numbers higher than the number of the last folder created can be selected), then press to the right to create the new folder and return to the Folder Designate menu. Subsequent photographs will be stored in the new folder. Select this item to choose the folder or folders from which images will be played back (see opposite).
PLAYBACK MENU Folder Designate New Folder Select
New
Folder Select
To exit the Folder Designate menu and return to the playback menu, press the MENU button.
Creating a Folder at Startup

If the button is pressed when the camera is turned on, a new folder will be created if no empty folders are present on the memory card. Note that if the most recent folder is numbered 999, attempting to create a new folder at start up will cause an error, and the letters will flash in the control panel.
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Choosing a Folder for Playback: Folder Select

The Folder Designate option is used to select folders for playback (it can not be used to select the folder to which pictures will be recorded). Choosing Folder Select from the Folder Designate menu displays the menu shown at right. Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right to make your selection and return to the Folder Designate menu.
Option ND100 Description Images in all folders created by the D100 will be visible during playback. Images in all folders created by cameras that conform to the Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF)all Nikon digital cameras and most other makes of digital camerawill be visible during playback. Only images in the current folder will be visible during playback.
PLAYBACK MENU Folder Designate Folder Select ND100 All Current
OK
All
Current
Current
Folders created before the current folder can not be selected for playback individually. If, for example, you create the three folders 101ND100, 102ND100, and 103ND100 using the Folder Designate > New option and then select Current in the Folder Select sub-menu, only photographs in the most recent folder, 103ND100, will be played back. To view photographs in other folders, select ND100 or All.
Number of Folders
A search is performed to detect existing folders when the camera is turned on. If the memory card contains a very large number of folders, the additional time required to complete this search will delay the start of shooting or playback.
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The Playback Menu
Automated Playback: Slide Show

Use this option to play images back one after the other in an automated slide show.
PLAYBACK MENU Slide Show Start Frame Intvl
Starting the Slide Show: Start

To start the slide show, select Start from the slide-show menu. All photos in the folder or folders selected in the Folder Designate menu ( 126) will be displayed in the order recorded, with a pause between each image. Photographs hidden using Hide Image ( 130) will not be played back. The following operations can be performed while the show is in progress:
To Return to previous frame Skip to next frame Press Description Press multi selector up to return to previous frame.
Press multi selector down to skip to next frame.
View photo info Pause slide show Exit and display playback menu Exit to playback mode Exit to shooting mode
Press multi selector left or right to change photo information displayed during slide show. Press button to pause slide show.
Press button to end slide show and return to playback menu. Press button to end slide show and return to playback mode with current image displayed in monitor. Shutter Press shutter-release button halfway to end slide show, release turn monitor off, and return to shooting mode.
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When the last image in the current folder has been displayed, or the button is pressed to pause playback, the menu at right will be displayed. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired option and then press the multi selector to the right.
Option Restart Frame Intvl Description Resume slide show. Change length of time each image is displayed.
Restart Frame Intvl
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To exit the slide show and return to the playback menu, press the MENU button or press the multi selector to the left.
Changing the Display Interval: Frame Intvl

Selecting Frame Intvl from the Slide Show menu or the pause menu shown above will display the menu shown at right. To change the length of time each image is displayed, press the multi selector up or down to highlight the appropriate option and then press the multi selector to the right to return to the slide-show menu.
PLAYBACK MENU Slide Show Start Frame Intvl
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Hiding Images During Playback: Hide Image

When creating a slide show or showing photos to PLAYBACK MENU an audience, you may want to use the Hide ImDelete Folder Designate ND100 age option to hide selected images. Hidden imSlide Show ages are visible only in the Hide Image menu. Hide Image Print Set They can not be deleted using the button or Display Mode the Delete option in the playback menu, and have hidden and read-only status when viewed on a Windows computer. Like protected images, hidden images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted. Choosing Hide Image from the playback menu displays the photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Folder Designate menu ( 126) as small thumbnail images. To select the images that will be hidden:

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Highlight image
Select image. Hidden images are marked by icon. Repeat steps 12 to select more images. To deselect image, highlight and press multi selector up or down. To exit without changing status of images, press MENU button. Press button to complete operation and return to playback menu.
PLAYBACK MENU SET OK Hide Image Done
Frame Numbering and Hidden Images

Although hidden images are visible only in the Hide Image menu, their presence can be ascertained from discontinuities in the frame number sequence during playback.
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Ordering Prints: Print Set

The Print Set option is used to create a digital PLAYBACK MENU print order that specifies the photographs to Print Set be printed, the number of prints, and the inforOK mation to be included on each print. This inforCancel Order mation is stored on the memory card in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). Once a print order has been created, the memory card can be removed from the camera and inserted in a DPOF-compatible devicebe it a personal photo printer or a photofinishers print systemand images printed directly from the card.
Option OK Cancel Order Cancel print order. Description Select photographs for printing.
Taking Pictures for Direct Printing

When taking images to be printed without modification, set the Color Mode option in the shooting menu to I (sRGB) or III (sRGB) ( 60, 142).
DPOF
DPOF is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. Before printing the images, check that the printer or print service supports DPOF. Even without access to a DPOF-compatible device, you can still print images using Nikon View 5 if your computer is connected to a color printer. If your photofinisher does not offer support for DPOF, they may accept photographs for printing by e-mail, upload to a web site, or on removable media such as Zip disks. Contact your photofinisher for information on delivery and the file formats accepted.
Exif version 2.2

The D100 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant printers.
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Modifying the Print Order: OK

To order prints or modify the current print order, select OK in the print set menu. Photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Folder Designate menu ( 126) will be displayed as small thumbnail images. Images hidden using Hide Image ( 130) will not be displayed. To modify the print order:

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Highlight image
Select image and set number of prints to 1. Selected images are marked by 1 icon. Press multi selector up to increase number of prints, down to decrease. To deselect image, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1. Repeat Steps 12 to select additional images. To exit without altering print order, press MENU button. Press button to complete operation and display menu of print options. To print shutter speed and aperture on OK all images in order, highlight Data Imprint and press multi selector to right. Check will appear in box next to item. To print the date of recording all images in the print order, highlight Imprint Date and press multi selector to right. Check will appear in box next to item. To deselect checked item, highlight and press multi selector to right. Highlight Done and press multi selector to right to save modified print order and return to playback menu. To return to playback menu without modifying print order, press MENU button.
PLAYBACK MENU Print Set Done Data Imprint Imprint Date
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Managing Images
Cancelling the Print Order: Cancel Order

To cancel the print order so that no images are selected for printing, select Cancel Order in the print set menu.
NEF Images
Photographs taken at an image quality of NEF (Raw) or Comp. NEF (Raw) ( 44) can not be selected in the Print Set menu and can not be printed using this option. NEF images can be printed directly from Nikon Capture 3 ( 170) or saved in another format and printed from a third-party imaging application.
After Creating a Print Order

After creating a print order, do not delete images from the memory card using another device, such as a computer, or change the hidden status of images in the print order. Either action could cause problems when you attempt to print the images in the order.
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The Playback Menu
Controlling Photo Info: Display Mode

The option selected in the Display Mode option determines whether a histogram and/or highlights are included in the photo-information display ( 114).
PLAYBACK MENU Display Mode Image only Histogram Highlights Both
OK
The following options are available.

Option Image Only Histogram Highlights Both Description Histogram and highlights are not included in photo-information display. A histogram page is added to the photo-information display showing the distribution of tones in the image. A page is added to the photo-information display showing image highlights. Highlights (brighter areas of the image) are indicated by a flashing border. Two pages are added to the photo-information display, one showing a histogram and the other highlights.
Bank Select
If a bank in which ISO has been set to or is chosen after ON is selected for Custom Setting 3 (ISO Auto; 148), sensitivity (ISO equivalency) will NOT be adjusted automatically.

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The Shooting Menu

Shooting Options The shooting menu contains two pages of options:
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Option Bank Select Image Quality Resolution White Bal ISO Image Sharpening Tone Comp. Color Mode Hue Adjustment 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143
Menu GuideThe Shooting Menu
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To display the second page of options, highlight ISO and press the multi selector down, or highlight Bank Select and press the multi selector up. To return to the first page, highlight ISO and press the multi selector up, or highlight Hue Adjustment and press the multi selector down.
Choosing a Settings Bank: Bank Select

Shooting menu settings are stored in one of two SHOOTING MENU banks, Bank A or Bank B. Changes to settings Bank Select in one bank have no effect on the other. If there Bank A OK is a particular combination of settings you use freBank B quently, you can select Bank A and set the camera to these settings. The camera will remember these settings even when turned off, and restore them the next time Bank A is selected. You can create another combination of settings using Bank B and switch instantly from one combination to the other by selecting the appropriate bank from the Bank Select menu. Any changes to settings in the shooting menu are automatically stored in the bank currently selected in the Bank Select menu. The default bank is Bank A.
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File Type and Compression: Image Quality

The Image Quality menu controls the file type and compression ratio used as photographs are saved to the memory card. The following options are available:
OK
Option
Description Raw 12-bit data from the CCD are saved directly to the memory card in Nikon Electronic Image Format (NEF). NEF files can only be viewed in Nikon View 5 or Nikon Capture 3 ( 169). Two NEF modes are available: NEF (Raw) In this mode, NEF images are not compressed, reducing the time needed to process images before they are saved to the memory card but increasing file size. Comp. NEF (Raw) In this mode, NEF images are compressed using a virtually lossless algorithm that reduces file size by approximately fifty to sixty percent without affecting image quality. More time is required to process images before they are saved to the memory card ( 43). Images are saved in uncompressed TIFF RGB at a color depth of eight bits per channel (24-bit color). Images are saved in JPEG format at a compression ratio of roughly 1 :4. Images are saved in JPEG format at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 8. Images are saved in JPEG format at a compression ratio of roughly 1 :16.
NEF (Raw)
TIFF-RGB JPEG Fine JPEG Normal JPEG Basic

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Shooting Options
Choosing an Image Size: Resolution

The Resolution menu controls the size of photographs, measured in pixels. Smaller sizes produce smaller files, making them suited to distribution via e-mail or inclusion in web pages. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed without becoming noticeably grainy. Choose image size according to the space available on the memory card and the task at hand.
Option Large Medium Small Size (pixels) 3,008 ! 2,000 2,240 ! 1,488 1,504 ! 1,000
SHOOTING MENU Resolution
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Large Medium Small
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The Shooting Menu
Keeping Colors True: White Balance

The White Balance menu allows you to match white balance to the color of the light source. The following options are available:
SHOOTING MENU White Bal Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct Sunlight
Option
Approximate Color Temperature*
Description
Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct Sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Preset
Camera measures color temperature and ad4,2008,000 K justs white balance automatically. For best results, use type G or D lens. 3,000 K 4,200 K 5,200 K 5,400 K 6,000 K 8,000 K Use under incandescent lighting. Use under fluorescent lighting. Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. Use with Nikon Speedlights, including the built-in Speedlight. Use in daylight under overcast skies. Use in daylight with subjects in the shade. Use to match white balance to the light source when shooting under mixed lighting or lighting with a strong color cast.

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Shooting Options
Setting Sensitivity: ISO

The ISO menu controls sensitivity, the digital SHOOTING MENU equivalent of film speed. Options range from ISO ISO 200 (roughly equivalent to a film speed of ISO 200) 200 OK to ISO 1600 (ISO 1600 equivalent) in steps equiva250 1 320 lent to /3 EV. Higher values of HI-1 (approximately 400 equivalent to ISO 3200) and HI-2 (approximately equivalent to ISO 6400) are also available for situations in which high sensitivity is a priority. HI-1 and HI-2 are not available when ON is selected for Custom Setting 3 (ISO Auto).
HI-1/HI-2
Photos taken at settings of HI-1 and HI-2 will likely contain appreciable amounts of noise. Use only to capture natural lighting under low light conditions or when a fast shutter speed is required to prevent blurring. We recommend that image sharpening ( 140) be turned off at these settings to avoid heightening the effects of noise. Noise can be reduced at shutter speeds of 1/2 s or slower by selecting ON for Custom Setting 4 (Long Exp. NR).

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The Shooting Menu
Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening

When you take a photograph, the camera automatically processes the image to increase the distinction between light and dark areas, making the picture appear sharper. The options in the Image Sharpening menu give you control over the amount of sharpening performed.
Option Auto (default) Normal Low High None Description The camera automatically adjusts sharpening according to the subject and how other camera settings are adjusted. Amount of sharpening performed varies from shot to shot. For best results, use a type G or D lens. Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all images. Sharpening performed, but edges are not sharpened as much as they are in Normal mode. Images processed for increased sharpness. No sharpening performed.
SHOOTING MENU Image Sharpening Auto Normal Low High None
OK
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Adjusting Contrast: Tone Compensation

As photographs are saved to the memory card, they are processed to adjust the distribution of tones in the image, enhancing contrast. The options in the Tone Comp. menu give you control over the type of processing performed.
SHOOTING MENU Tone Comp. Auto Normal Less contrast More contrast Custom
OK
Option Auto (default) Normal Less Contrast More Contrast Custom
Description Camera automatically optimizes contrast by selecting the appropriate curve. Curve selected varies from image to image. For best results, use a type G or D lens. Camera uses same standard curve for all images. This option is suited to most types of scene, whether dark or bright. This curve produces softer images. If you are shooting a portrait in direct sunlight, this option can be used to prevent bright areas of the image from being washed out by glare. Choose this curve to preserve detail when taking shots of misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects. If you have Nikon Capture 3* ( 170), you can define your own tone curve and download it to the camera. Custom is used to select this user-defined curve. If no curve has been downloaded to the camera, this option is equivalent to Normal.
* This feature is not available when the D100 is used with the Macintosh version of Nikon Capture 3.
Auto
Even when shooting the same type scene, the curve chosen by the camera in A (Auto) mode may vary with the position of your subject or the amount of the frame it occupies. To shoot several shots with the same tone compensation, choose one of the other tone curves.
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Setting Colors Based on Workflow: Color Mode

Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of color modes. How you choose a color mode depends on how the final photograph will be processed once it leaves the camera.
SHOOTING MENU Color Mode
(sRGB) (AdobeRGB) (sRGB)
OK
Option I (sRGB) (default)
Description Choose for portrait shots that will be printed or used as is, with no further modification. Photographs are adapted to the sRGB color space.
Photographs taken at this setting are adapted to the Adobe RGB color space. This color space is capable of expressing a II (Adobe RGB) wider gamut of colors than sRGB, making it the preferred choice for studio photography or images that will be modified as part of a commercial production work flow. III (sRGB) Choose for nature or landscape shots that will be printed or used as is, with no further modification. Photographs are adapted to the sRGB color space.
Color Management
When opening images in an application that supports color management, select a profile that matches the color mode in effect when the photograph was taken. If the image is converted to a different color space, colors may not be reproduced accurately. If the image is converted to a color space with that supports a narrower gamut of colors, you may notice tonal discontinuities (colors changing abruptly instead of progressing gradually from one tone to the next). When photographs created with the D100 are opened in Nikon View 5 or Nikon Capture 3, the appropriate color space will be selected automatically.
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Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment

This option is used to adjust the hue of photographs as they are taken. Hue can be adjusted in the range 9 to 9 in increments of 3 . If red is taken as the starting color, raising hue above 0 (the default setting) would introduce a yellow cast, making colors that would be red at a setting of 0 appear increasingly orange. Lowering hue below 0 would introduce a blue cast, making colors that would be red at a setting of 0 appear increasingly purple.
SHOOTING MENU Hue Adjustment
OK
Hue
The RGB color model used in digital photographs reproduces colors using differing amounts of red, green, and blue light. By mixing two colors of light, a variety of different colors can be produced. For example, red combined with a small amount of green light produces orange. If red and green are mixed in equal amounts, yellow results, while a smaller amount of red produces a yellow green. Mixing different amounts of red and blue light produces colors ranging from a reddish purple through purple to navy, while mixing different amounts of green and blue light produces colors ranging from emerald to turquoise. (Adding a third color of light results in lighter hues; if all three mixed in equal amounts, the results range from white through gray.) When this progression of hues is arranged in a circle, the result is known as a color wheel.
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Custom Settings
Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom settings are used to fine-tune a variety of CSM MENU camera settings to suit your personal preferences, R MENU Reset creating combinations of settings that differ from 0 Bank Select the factory defaults in effect at the time your cam1 Image Review 2 No CF Card? era was purchased. The CSM (Custom Settings) 3 ISO Auto menu contains six pages of options. To scroll between pages, press the multi selector up or down until the next page is displayed. The first and last pages are linked.
Menu GuideCustom Settings
A ON OFF
Option R MENU Reset Reset CSM Menu 145 0 Bank Select Custom Setting Bank 146 1 Image Review Image Review 147 2 No CF Card? Disable Shutter if no CF Card 147 3 ISO Auto ISO Auto Control 148 4 Long Exp. NR Long Exposure Noise Reduction 149 5 File No. Seq. File Number Sequence 150 6 Monitor Off Monitor Off Delay 151 7 Auto Meter-Off Auto Meter-Off Delay 151 8 Self-timer Self-timer Delay 151 9 EV Step EV Steps for Exposure Control 151 10 Exposure Comp. Easy Exposure Compensation 152 11 BKT Set Bracketing Set 153 12 BKT Order Bracketing Order 153 13 Command Dial Assign Command Dial 154 14 AE-L/AF-L Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button 154 15 AE Lock AE Lock Button 155 16 Illumination LCD Illumination 155 17 Focus Area Focus Area Select 156 18 AF Area Illum Focus Area Illumination 156 19 Grid Display Grid lines display in Viewfinder 157 20 Dyn. AF AF-S Dynamic AF, Single-Servo 157 21 Dyn. AF AF-C Dynamic AF, Continuous-Servo 157 22 AF Assist AF Assist Illuminator 158 23 Flash Mode Built-in Flash Mode 158 24 Anti-shock Anti-mirror-shock mode 159 25* Batt PK AF Btn Assign Battery Pack AF-ON Button 160 26* Batt PK Volume Adjust Playback Volume 160 * Available only when MB-D100 multi-function battery pack (available separately; 180) is in place.
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Custom Setting R: Menu Reset

MENU Reset is used to restore custom settings CSM MENU to their default values. To exit without changing R Reset CSM Menu settings, press the MENU button or highlight OFF and press the multi selector to the right. To reOFF OFF OK store custom settings to the default values shown ON ON below, highlight ON and press the multi selector to the right. Only the settings in the bank currently selected in the Bank Select menu (see opposite) will be reset; settings in the other bank are unaffected.
Option 1 Image Review 2 No CF Card? 3 ISO Auto 4 Long Exp. NR 5 File No. Seq. 6 Monitor Off 7 Auto Meter-Off 8 Self-timer 9 EV Step 10 Exposure Comp. 11 BKT Set 12 BKT Order 13 Command Dial Default OFF ON OFF OFF OFF 20 s 6s 10 s 1/3 Step [+/] & CMD Dial AE & Flash MTR > Under > Over Main=S, Sub=A 16 Illumination 17 Focus Area 18 AF Area Illum 19 Grid Display 20 Dyn. AF AF-S 21 Dyn. AF AF-C 22 AF Assist 23 Flash Mode 24 Anti-shock 25 Batt PK AF Btn 26 Batt PK Volume Option 14 AE-L/AF-L 15 AE Lock Default AE/AF Lock AE-L/AF-L Button Lamp On Switch No Wrap Auto OFF Select AF Area Select AF Area ON D-TTL auto flash OFF AF-ON 3
Two-Button Reset
Custom settings are not reset when a two-button reset is performed ( 110).
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Custom Settings
Custom Setting 0: Bank Select

Custom settings are stored in one of two CSM MENU banks, Bank A or Bank B, which are indepenF0 Custom Setting Bank dent of the banks used to store shooting menu settings. Changes to settings in one bank have Bank A OK Bank B no effect on the other. If there is a particular combination of settings you use frequently, you can select Bank A and set the camera to these settings. The camera will remember these settings even when turned off, and restore them the next time Bank A is selected. You can create another combination of settings using Bank B and switch instantly from one combination to the other by selecting the appropriate bank from the Bank Select menu. Any changes to settings in the custom settings menu are automatically stored in the bank currently selected in the Bank Select menu. The default bank is Bank A.
Bank Select
If a bank in which ON is selected for Custom Setting 3 (ISO Auto; 148) is chosen after ISO has been set to or , sensitivity (ISO equivalency) will NOT be adjusted automatically.
CSM
CSM is displayed in the control panel when settings in the current bank are modified from default values.

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Custom Setting 1: Image Review

The setting chosen for Image Review controls whether or not photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting.
CSM MENU F1 Image Review
OFF ON
OK
Option OFF (default) ON
Description Photographs are not automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting. When you remove the finger from the shutter-release button after shooting, the photograph or photographs you have taken will be displayed automatically in the monitor ( 112).
Custom Setting 2: No CF Card?

This option can be used to enable the shutter release when no memory card is inserted in the camera. Note that when photographs are being captured to a computer using Nikon Capture 3 Camera Control, photographs are not recorded to the camera memory card and the shutter release will be enabled regardless of the setting chosen for this option.
Option ON (default) OFF Description Shutter-release button locks when no memory card is inserted in the camera. Shutter-release button is enabled even when no memory card is inserted in the camera.
CSM MENU F2 Disable Shutter if no CF Card ON ON OFF OFF
OK
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Custom Setting 3: ISO Auto

If ON is selected for this option, the camera will automatically adjust sensitivity (ISO equivalency) when optimal exposure can not be achieved at current exposure settings. If sensitivity is set to HI-1 (approximately equivalent to ISO 3200) or HI-2 (approximately equivalent to ISO 6400), this option is automatically set to OFF and can not be adjusted.
Option OFF (default) Description Sensitivity remains fixed at value selected by user, regardless of whether optimal exposure can be achieved at current exposure settings. When optimal exposure can not be achieved at the sensitivity selected by the user, sensitivity is adjusted to compensate, to a minimum approximately equivalent to ISO 200 and a maximum approximately equivalent to ISO 1600 ( 76). Sensitivity can not be set to HI-1 or HI-2 while this option is in effect.
CSM MENU F3 ISO Auto Control OFF OFF ON ON
OK
ON
Bank Select
If a shooting menu bank in which ISO has been set to or is chosen after ON is selected for Custom Setting 3 (ISO Auto), sensitivity (ISO equivalency) will NOT be adjusted automatically. Sensitivity will also not be adjusted automatically if a Custom Settings bank in which ON is selected for Custom Setting 3 (ISO Auto) is chosen after ISO has been set to or .
ISO Auto
If a Speedlight is used when ISO Auto is on, sensitivity (ISO equivalency) will be fixed at the value selected by the user.
Noise
Noise is more likely to appear in photographs taken at higher sensitivities.
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Custom Setting 4: Long Exp. NR

At shutter speeds slower than about 1/2 s, noise in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels may appear in photographs, particularly in shadows. Custom Setting 4 can be used to reduce noise at slow shutter speeds.
CSM MENU F4 Long Exposure Noise Reduction OFF OFF ON ON
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Option OFF (default)
Description Noise reduction off; camera functions normally. Noise reduction takes effect at shutter speeds of about 1/2 s or slower. Time required to process images more than doubles. During processing, blinks in shutter-speed and aperture displays. Next photo can be taken when displayed.
ON
is no longer
Playback
If photographs are played back while they are being processed to reduce noise, the image that is displayed in the monitor may not show the effects of noise reduction.
The Memory Buffer

When noise reduction is on, the memory buffer ( images (two in RAW mode). 42) can store a maximum of three
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Custom Setting 5: File No. Seq.

To ensure that the images in each folder have unique names, the camera assigns each image a file name containing a four digit number, starting from 0001, and adds one to the file number with each shot. Custom Setting 5 controls whether the camera remembers the current file number when a new memory card is inserted or the user creates a new folder.
Option Description File numbering starts over from 0001 when the user creates a new folder ( 126). If a new memory card is inserted, a new folder numbered 100 will be created with the first photograph taken and file numbering will begin from 0001. Until a new memory card is inserted or the user creates a new folder, file and folder numbering will continue from the last numbers used. When the user creates a new folder ( 126), file numbering will continue from the last number used. When a new memory card is inserted, both file and folder numbering will continue from the last numbers used. The current file and folder numbers are cleared from memory. A new folder will be created with the next photograph taken and file numbering will begin again from 0001.
CSM MENU F5 File Number Sequence OFF OFF ON ON Reset
OK
OFF (default)
ON
Reset
File Numbering
If a photograph is taken when the current folder contains 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999, a new folder will be created automatically by adding one to the current folder number and file numbering will begin again from 0001, regardless of the option chosen for Custom Setting 5.
The EH-5 AC Adapter

When the camera is powered by an optional EH-5 AC adapter, the monitor will power off automatically after ten minutes, regardless of the setting chosen for Custom Setting 6 (Monitor Off). The camera exposure meter will not turn off while the AC adapter is connected, regardless of the setting chosen for Custom Setting 7 (Auto Meter-Off).
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Custom Setting 6: Monitor Off

This option controls whether the monitor stays on for ten seconds (10 s), twenty seconds (20 s), one minute (1 min.), five minutes (5 min.), or ten minutes (10 min.) when no operations are performed. The default setting is 20 s. Note that the longer the monitor remains on, the more often you will need to recharge the battery.
CSM MENU F6 Monitor Off Delay 10 20 1 5 10 s s min. min. min.
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Custom Setting 7: Auto Meter-Off

This option controls how long the camera continues to meter exposure when no operations are performed. The exposure meter can be set to turn off automatically after approximately four seconds (4 s), six seconds (6 s), eight seconds (8 s), sixteen seconds (16 s), or thirty minutes (30 min.). The default setting is 6 s. Choose a shorter meter off delay for longer battery life.
CSM MENU F7 Auto Meter-Off Delay 4 s 6 s 8 s 16 s 30 min.
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Custom Setting 8: Self-Timer

This option controls length of the delay from the time the shutter release button is pressed to the time the shutter is released in self-timer mode ( 108). Shutter release can be delayed by approximately two (2 s), five (5 s), ten (10 s), or twenty seconds (20 s). The default setting is 10 s.
CSM MENU F8 Self-timer Delay 2 5 10 20 s s s s
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Custom Setting 9: EV Step

Adjustments to exposure settings (shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, and exposure and flash bracketing) can be made in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV (1/3 Step) or 1/2 EV ( 1/2 Step). The default setting is 1/3 Step. Any changes to this setting are reflected in the exposure displays in the viewfinder and control panel.
CSM MENU F9 EV Steps for Exposure Control 1/3 Step 1/2 Step
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Custom Setting 10: Exposure Comp.

This option controls whether the button is needed to set exposure compensation ( 86).
CSM MENU F10 Easy Exposure Compensation OFF [+/] & CMD Dial OK ON CMD Dial only
Option
Description
[+/] & CMD Dial Exposure compensation is set by rotating the main command (default) dial while pressing the button. Exposure compensation is set using one of the command dials. Which dial is used depends on the exposure mode and the option chosen for Custom Setting 13. Custom Setting 13 Main=S, Sub=A CMD Dial only Main=A, Sub=S Sub-command dial Main command dial Sub-command dial
Exposure mode
P S A
Sub-command dial Sub-command dial Main command dial
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Custom Setting 11: BKT Set

This option controls what settings are affected when bracketing ( 87) is in effect.
OK
Option AE & Flash (default) AE Only Flash Only WB Bracketing
Description Both exposure and flash level are bracketed. Only exposure is bracketed. Only flash level is bracketed. White balance is bracketed.
Custom Setting 12: BKT Order

This option controls the order in which bracketing ( 87) is performed.
CSM MENU F12 Bracketing Order MTR>Under>Over Under>MTR>Over
OK
Option
Description
MTR>Under>Over Bracketing is performed in the order described in Bracketing (default) ( 87). Under>MTR>Over Bracketing proceeds from negative through positive values.

White balance bracketing will not take effect at image qualities of NEF (Raw) or Comp. NEF (Raw), even if WB Bracketing is selected in for Custom Setting 11 (BKT Set).
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Custom Setting 13: Command Dial

By default, the main command dial controls shutter speed (shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes), the sub-command dial aperture (aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes). These functions can be reversed using Custom Setting 13. The setting selected also applies to the optional MB-D100 multi-function battery pack.
Option Main=S, Sub=A (default) Main=A, Sub=S Description Main command dial controls shutter speed, sub-command dial aperture. Main command dial controls aperture, sub-command dial shutter speed.
CSM MENU F13 Assign Command Dial OFF Main=S, Sub=A ON Main=A, Sub=S
OK
Custom Setting 14: AE-L/AF-L

This option controls the behavior of the AE-L/AF-L button.
CSM MENU F14 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button AE/AF Lock OK AE Lock Only AF Lock Only AE Lock Hold AF-ON
Option AE/AF Lock (default) AE Lock only AF Lock only AE Lock hold AF-ON
Description Both focus and exposure are locked while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Exposure is locked while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Focus is unaffected. Focus is locked while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Exposure is unaffected. Pressing the AE-L/AF-L button locks exposure. Exposure remains locked until the button is pressed again. The camera focuses when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. While this setting is in effect, the camera will not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
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Custom Setting 15: AE Lock

This option controls whether exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
CSM MENU F15 AE Lock Button OFF AE-L/AF-L Button OK ON + Shutter Button
Option
Description
AE-L/AF-L Button Exposure can only be locked with the AE-L/AF-L button. (default) + Shutter Button Exposure can also be locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
Custom Setting 16: Illumination

The control panel backlight (LCD illuminator) lights when the LCD illuminator button is pressed. This option controls whether the LCD illuminator will light when any button is pressed.
CSM MENU F16 LCD Illumination OFF Lamp On Switch OK ON Any Button
Option
Description
Lamp On Switch Control panel is illuminated only when LCD illuminator button (default) is pressed. Any Button The control panel is illuminated when any button is pressed.

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Custom Settings
Custom Setting 17: Focus Area

By default, the focus-area display is bounded by the four outer focus areas so that, for example, pressing the multi selector up when the top focus area is selected will have no effect. This can be changed so that focus-area selection wraps around from top to bottom, bottom to top, right to left, and left to right.
Option No Wrap (default) Wrap Wrap-around disabled. Wrap-around in effect. Description
CSM MENU F17 Focus Area Select OFF No Wrap ON Wrap
OK
Custom Setting 18: AF Area Illum

This option controls whether or not the active focus area is highlighted in red in the viewfinder.
CSM MENU F18 Focus Area Illumination A AUTO OFF OFF ON ON
OK
Option Auto (default) OFF ON
Description The selected focus area is automatically highlighted as needed to provide contrast with the background. Selected focus area is not highlighted. Selected focus area is always highlighted, regardless of the brightness of the background. Depending on the brightness of the background, the focus brackets may be difficult to see.

65 Focus area selection
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Custom Setting 19: Grid Display (On-Demand Grid Lines)

Using this option, on-demand grid lines ( 10) can be displayed in the viewfinder for reference when composing photographs, taking landscape shots, or shifting or tilting a PC Nikkor lens. To display the grid, select ON. The default setting is OFF (no grid displayed).
CSM MENU F19 Grid lines display in Viewfinder OFF OFF ON ON
OK
Custom Setting 20: Dyn. AF AF-S

This option can be used to enable closest-subject priority when dynamic-area AF is used with singleservo autofocus ( 63).
CSM MENU F20 Dynamic AF, Single-Servo OFF Select AF Area OK ON Closest Subject
Option Select AF Area (default) Closest Subject
Description Closest-subject priority disabled. Closest-subject priority enabled.
Custom Setting 21: Dyn. AF AF-C

This option can be used to enable closest-subject priority when dynamic-area AF is used with continuous-servo autofocus ( 63).
CSM MENU F21 Dynamic AF, Continuous-Servo OFF Select AF Area OK ON Closest Subject
Option Select AF Area (default) Closest Subject
Description Closest-subject priority disabled. Closest-subject priority enabled.
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Custom Setting 22: AF Assist

This option controls whether the AF-assist illuminator lights to help with the autofocus operation when the subject is poorly lit ( 72).
CSM MENU F22 AF Assist Illuminatior ON ON OFF OFF
OK
Option ON (default) OFF
Description AF-assist illuminator lights automatically when subject is poorly lit. AF-assist illuminator off.
Custom Setting 23: Flash Mode

By default, the amount of light produced by the built-in Speedlight is controlled automatically using D-TTL flash control ( 95). Using this option, you can set the built-in Speedlight to fire at full output with every photograph (manual mode).
CSM MENU F23 Built-in Flash Mode D-TTL auto flash OK Manual flash
Option
Description
When built-in Speedlight is raised, flash output is adjusted auD-TTL auto flash tomatically in response to shooting conditions ( 99). Flash (default) output can be adjusted using flash exposure compensation ( 102). When built-in Speedlight is raised, flash fires at full output with every shot (GN at ISO 200 18/59, at ISO 100 12.7/42, m/ft). Flash exposure compensation indicators ( ) in control panel and viewfinder blink on and off. No monitor pre-flash is emitted, allowing the built-in Speedlight to function as a master flash to drive optional slave flash units.
Manual flash
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Custom Setting 24: Anti-shock

Normally, the mirror is raised out of the way of the CCD immediately before the shutter opens to create an exposure. To minimize camera shake in situations in which the least camera movement can blur photographs (for example, microscope photography), the exposure can be delayed until after the vibrations created by the mirror being raised have had a chance to subside.
Option OFF (default) ON Description The shutter is released when the mirror is raised. Exposure is delayed until after the mirror is raised.
CSM MENU F24 Anti-mirror-shock mode OFF OFF ON ON
OK
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Custom Settings
Custom Setting 25: Batt PK AF Btn

This option controls the function performed by the AF-ON button on the optional MB-D100 multifunction battery pack ( 180), and is only available when the MB-D100 is connected. See the instruction manual provided with the battery pack for details.
Option CSM 14 + Focus Area Description The AF-ON button performs the same function as the AE-L/ AF-L button on the camera body. In addition, the focus area can be selected by pressing the AF-ON button and rotating the sub-command dial on the battery pack.
CSM MENU F25 Assign Battery Pack AF-ON button
14 Same as CSM14
CSM14+Focus Area OK Focus Area Only
When an MB-D100 battery pack is attached, the AF-ON butSame as CSM 14 ton performs the same function as the AE-L/AF-L button on (default) the camera body, as determined by Custom Setting 14 ( 154). When an MB-D100 battery pack is attached, the focus area can be selected by pressing the AF-ON button and rotating the Focus Area Only sub-command dial on the battery pack. The battery-pack AFON button does not perform the same function as the camera AE-L/AF-L button.
Custom Setting 26: Batt PK Volume

The optional MB-D100 multi-function battery pack ( 180) is equipped with a microphone, allowing brief voice memos to be added to photographs. Custom Setting 26 (available only when the MBD100 is connected) controls the level of the battery packs speaker when these recordings are played back. Settings range from 0 (mute) to 5 (maximum volume) in increments of 1. The default setting is 3.
CSM MENU F26 Adjust Play Back Volume
OK
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The Setup Menu

Camera Setup The setup menu contains the following options:
Option
O OFF NTSC En OFF
Menu GuideThe Setup Menu
Format LCD Brightness Mirror Lock-up Video Output Date Language Image Comment
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Date and Language

The Date option is described in First Steps: Setting the Time and Date ( guage is described in First Steps: Choosing a Language ( 18). 19). Lan-

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Formatting Memory Cards: Format

Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Formatting memory cards is also an effective way of deleting all pictures on the card. To format a memory card:
SET UP Format Warning! All images will be deleted NO YES
ENTER OK
SET UP Format Warning! All images will be deleted NO YES

ENTER OK
SET UP Format Formatting
Highlight Format (to exit without formatting card, press MENU button or highlight No and press multi selector to right)
Press button to start formatting. Formatting begins immediately. While formatting is in progress, the message shown above will be displayed.
During Formatting
Do not remove the memory card, remove the battery, or unplug the AC adapter (available separately) while formatting is in progress.
Before Formatting
Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they contain, including hidden and protected pictures and any other data that may be on the card. Before formatting, be sure to transfer to a computer any pictures you would like to keep.
Two-Button Format
Memory cards can also be formatted using the ( and ) buttons ( 23).
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Adjusting Monitor Brightness: LCD Brightness

This option controls monitor brightness. Press the multi selector up to increase brightness, down to decrease. The number to the right of the display indicates the current brightness level, with 2 the brightest setting and 2 the darkest. Press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the setup menu.
SET UP LCD Brightness
OK
Readying the CCD for Inspection: Mirror Lock-up

This option is used to lock the mirror in the up position so that you can inspect or clean the lowpass filter that protects the CCD. See Technical Notes: Caring for the Camera and Battery.
SET UP Mirror Lock-up OFF OFF OK ON CCD Cleaning
Option OFF CCD Cleaning
Description Mirror functions normally. Mirror will be locked in up position when shutter is released. To ensure that power is available to lower the mirror when the camera is turned off, this option is only available when the camera is powered by an EH-5 AC adapter (available separately).
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Choosing a Video Standard: Video Output

This option is used to select the standard for video output. Adjust this setting to match the standard used in any video device to which you connect the camera.
SET UP Video Output NTSC PAL
OK
Option NTSC
Description Use when connecting the camera to NTSC devices. Use when connecting the camera to PAL devices. The number of pixels in the output will be selectively reduced, with the result that a drop in resolution will occur when images are displayed on a PAL-compliant video device.
PAL
Adding Comments to Photographs: Image Comment

Using this option, you can add a brief text comment to photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed when the photographs are displayed using Nikon View 5 or Nikon Capture 3. The first twelve letters of the comment are also visible on the fourth page of the photo information display ( 114).
SET UP Image Comment Done OK Input Comment Attach Comment
Video Output
The default video output varies with the country or region of purchase.
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Entering a Comment: Input Comment

Selecting Input Comment displays the dialog shown below, where you can enter a comment up to thirty-six characters in length (if you attempt to input additional characters, any characters after the thirty-sixth will be deleted).
Keyboard area Use multi selector to highlight letters, press to select
SET UP CURSOL SET 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ?@A B C D E F G H I J K LMNOPQ
Comment area Comment appears in this area. Press and rotate main command dial to move cursor left or right.
button To move the cursor in the comment area left or right, press the and rotate the main command dial. To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press the button to enter the highlighted character. To delete the character at the current cursor position, press the button. To return to the setup menu without changing the comment, press the button. When you have finished editing the comment, press the the changes and return to the image comment menu. button to save
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Adding the Comment to Photographs: Attach Comment

Once you have entered a comment as described above, you can choose whether or not to add the comment to subsequent photographs. To add the comment to subsequent photographs, highlight Attach Comment in the image comment menu and press the multi selector to the right to enter a check in the box next to this item, then highlight Done and press the multi selector to the right to return to the setup menu. All photographs taken while the Attach Comment check box is checked will contain last comment entered. To prevent the comment from being added to photographs, return to the image comment menu and remove the check from the Attach Comment check box by highlighting Attach Comment and pressing the multi selector to the right, then highlight Done and press the multi selector to the right to return to the setup menu.
Viewing Comments
The first twelve letters of the comment are visible in the fourth page of the photo information display ( 115).
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Connections
Connecting to External Devices
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Using the EG-D1 video cable (provided), you can display photographs and camera menus on a television screen, or connect the camera to a video cassette recorder and record photographs to video tape. Once you have installed Nikon View 5, you can connect the camera to a computer via the UC-E4 USB cable (provided) and copy photographs to disk for editing, viewing, printing, or long-term storage. Television Playback Read this section for information on connecting the camera to a television or VCR and playing images back on the television screen. Connecting to a Computer This section describes the software available for the D100, how to connect the camera to a computer .
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Television Playback
Connecting Your Camera to a Video Device Using the EG-D1 video cable provided, you can connect the D100 to a television or VCR for playback or recording. the camera off. Be sure to turn the cam1 Turn era off before connecting or disconnecting the video cable. the cover protecting the cameras inter2 Open face connectors.
ConnectionsTelevision Playback
3 Connect the camera to the video device as shown.

Connect to camera Connect to video device
4 Tune the television to the video channel. the camera on. When the button is pressed to play pictures back 5 Turn or the button pressed to display camera menus, photographs and camera menus will be displayed on the television screen or recorded to video tape. The camera monitor will remain blank, but the camera will function normally in all other respects.
Use an AC Adapter
To minimize the drain on the battery, use an EH-5 AC adapter (available separately) during television playback.
Video Output (
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The default setting for Video Output is NTSC. Choose PAL when connecting to a PAL device. Note that resolution will drop when images are output on a PAL device.
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Connecting to a Computer
Data Transfer and Camera Control This section describes how to use the UC-E4 USB cable provided with your camera to connect your camera to a computer running Nikon View 5 or Nikon Capture 3.
ConnectionsConnecting to a Computer
Software for the D100

Two applications are available for the D100: Nikon View 5 (provided) and Nikon Capture 3 (available separately).
Nikon View 5
Using the Nikon View 5 software provided with your camera, you can transfer images from the camera or the camera memory card to your computer hard disk. Once transferred, your pictures can be viewed, printed, or saved to removable media for delivery to a photofinisher. System Requirements
Windows Macintosh Pre-installed versions of Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP ProfesMac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, Mac OS X sional, Windows 2000 Professional, (10.1.2 or later) Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) 300 MHz Pentium or better iMac, iMac DV, Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White), Power Mac G4 or later, iBook, PowerBook G3 or later
OS
CPU/ Model RAM
64 MB (128 MB with RAW images) or more recommended
25 MB required for installation, with additional free disk space of 10 MB Hard-disk plus an amount equal to double the capacity of camera memory card space available on system disk when Nikon View 5 is running. Video 800 ! 600 pixels or more with 16-bit color (High Color/thousands of resolution colors). 24-bit color (True Color/millions of colors) recommended. Other Only computers with built-in USB ports supported. CD-ROM drive required for installation. Internet connection required for upload to the Web; e-mail program required when sending pictures by e-mail
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Nikon Capture 3
Using Nikon Capture 3 (available separately), you can control the camera from your computer. Photographs can be recorded directly to the computer hard disk via a USB connection, or captured into Nikon Capture 3 and processed before being saved to disk. Nikon Capture 3 supports Nikon Electronic Image Format (NEF), allowing you to save photographs taken at image-quality settings of NEF (Raw) or Comp. NEF (Raw) to the computer hard disk, process them for use in another applications, and save them in a third-party format under a different name. Nikon Capture 3 also supports batch processing, simplifying studio photography.
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System Requirements
Windows Macintosh*
OS
Pre-installed versions of Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP ProfesMac OS 9.0.4, 9.1, 9.2, Mac OS X sional, Windows 2000 Professional, (version 10.1.3 or later) Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) 300 MHz Pentium or better iMac, iMac DV, Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White), Power Mac G4 or later, iBook, PowerBook G3 or later
CPU/ Model
Windows XP, Mac OS X: 128 MB (256 MB or more recommended) RAM Mac OS 9: allocation of 32 MB or more recommended for Nikon Cap(Nikon ture 3 Camera Control, 128 MB or more for Nikon Capture 3 Editor Capture 3) Other platforms: 64 MB or more recommended (128 MB or more recommended when handling RAW images) RAM (Nikon View 5) 64 MB (128 MB with RAW images) or more recommended
200 MB required for installation, with additional free disk space of 10 MB Hard-disk plus an amount equal to double the capacity of camera memory card space available on system disk when Nikon Capture 3 is running. Video 800 ! 600 pixels or more with 16-bit color (High Color/thousands of resolution colors). 24-bit color (True Color/millions of colors) recommended. Other Only models with built-in USB ports supported. CD-ROM drive required for installation. Internet connection required for upload to the Web; e-mail program required when sending pictures by e-mail
* Camera control function is not available when the D100 is used with the Macintosh version of Nikon Capture 3. With Carbon Lib version 1.5 or later. Requirements subject to change without notice. More recent information and upgrades may be available on-line at the sites listed in Technical Notes: Web Resources ( 192).
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Direct USB Connection

Before connecting the camera to your computer via the UC-E4 USB cable included with your camera, you must install Nikon View 5 (provided) or Nikon Capture 3 (available separately). Installation instructions for Nikon View 5 are provided in the Quick Start Guide. Once you have installed the necessary software, you can connect the camera and computer as detailed below.
1 Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up. 2 Turn the camera off.
the UC-E4 cable directly to the computer using the flat connector. 3 Connect Connect the other end of the cable to the cameras USB connector. Do not connect the cable to a USB hub or keyboard.
Use an AC Adapter
To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure that the battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an EH-5 AC adapter (available separately; 180).
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4 Turn the camera on.

If installed, Nikon View 5 will start automatically when the camera is connected and turned on. While Nikon View 5 is running, the control ; if the monipanel and viewfinder will show tor is on, it will turn off. No camera controls apart from the power switch will function until the camera is disconnected. For more information on Nikon View 5, see the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (on CD). If the Nikon Capture 3 camera control component is running, the exposure count displays in the control panel and viewfinder will show . All camera controls function normally, but any shots taken will be recorded to the computer hard disk rather than the camera memory card (Windows only; the Macintosh version of Nikon Capture does not support camera control with the D100). For details on operation, see the users manual provided with Nikon Capture 3. disconnecting the camera, you will need to remove it from the sys5 Before tem as described on the following page.
Low Battery
If the battery level is low and the camera battery-level indicator is flashing when the camera is connected to a computer, the camera will not be able to communicate with the computer, and will not be displayed in the control panel or viewfinder.
Hot Plug
The USB interface supports hot plug connection of peripheral devices. This means that the camera can be on or off when you connect it to the computer. The camera can also be on when the cable is disconnected; when disconnecting the cable, however, be sure to follow the instructions given in Step 5, above.
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Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears. Windows 2000 Professional Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears. Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that appears. Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) In My Computer, click with the right mouse button on the removable disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears. Mac OS X Drag the Nikon_D100 camera volume into the Trash. Mac OS 9 Drag the Nikon D100 camera volume into the Trash.
Mac OS X
Mac OS 9
Check that is no longer displayed in the control panel or viewfinder. 6 You can now disconnect the cable or turn the camera off.
Disconnecting the Camera

Before turning the camera off or disconnecting the interface cable, be sure that transfer is complete and that is no longer displayed in the control panel or viewfinder. While transfer is in progress, do not turn the camera off, disconnect the USB cable, or remove the memory card from the camera.
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Technical Notes
Camera Care, Options, and Resources This chapter covers the following topics: Optional Accessories ( 176183) A list of the lenses and other accessories available for the D100. Caring for Your Camera ( 184187) Information on storage and maintenance. Troubleshooting ( 188191) A list of the error messages displayed by your camera and how to deal with them. Web Resources ( 192) Where to find help on-line. Specifications ( 193197) Principal specifications for the D100.
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Optional Accessories
Lenses and Other Accessories
Lenses for the D100

The D100 is compatible with a variety of AF Nikkor lenses for 35-mm film cameras, including wide-angle, telephoto, zoom, micro, defocus image control (DC), and regular lenses with focal lengths of 14600 mm ( 179). Note that IX Nikkor CPU lenses can not be used with the D100.
Technical NotesOptional Accessories
Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses

The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D100: TC-16AS AF Teleconverter 280600 mm f/9.5 (serial numbers Non-AI lenses 280001300490) Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit Lenses for the F3AF (80 mm f/2.8, (400 mm f/4.5, 600 mm f/5.6, 800 mm 200 mm f/3.5, TC-16S Teleconverter) f/8, 1200 mm f/11) PC 28 mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or Fisheye (6 mm f/5.6, 8 mm f/8, OP 10 mm earlier) f/5.6 PC 35 mm f/2.8 (serial numbers 851001 21 mm f/4 (old type) 906200) K1 and K2 rings, PK-1 and PK-11 auto PC 35 mm f/3.5 (old type) extension rings, BR-2 and BR-4 auto rings 1000 mm f/6.3 Reflex (old type) ED 180600 mm f/8 (serial numbers 1000 mm f/11 Reflex (serial numbers 174041174180) 142361143000) ED 360120 mm f/11 (serial numbers 2000 mm f/11 Reflex (serial numbers 174031174127) 200111200310)
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses

Non-CPU lenses not listed above can be used, but only in manual exposure mode ( 82). Aperture must be adjusted manually using the lens aperture ring and the cameras exposure meter can not be used. If another exposure mode is selected when a nonCPU lens is attached, the shutter release will be disabled and a blinking will appear in the aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder.
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The lenses that can be used with the D100 are listed below.
Camera setting Focus mode S C ! M (with electronic M range finder) ! !5 !
7
Exposure Metering system mode P S A ! ! ! ! M Tensegment ! !
Lens/accessory Type G or D AF Nikkor3 AF-S, AF-I Nikkor
3D ! ! !
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
! ! ! ! !
! ! ! ! !
CPU lenses2 Non-CPU lenses10

1 2 3 4
PC Micro Nikkor 85 mm F2.8D4 AF-I Teleconverter

6
Other AF Nikkor (except lenses 8 ! for F3AF) AI-P Nikkor AI-, AI-S, or AI-modified Nikkor Series E Nikkor Medical Nikkor 120 mm f/4 Reflex-Nikkor PC-Nikkor AI-type Teleconverter
!8 !9 !9 ! !
5
!11 ! !
12
!11
11
!7 !7 !7
!11 !11 !11
PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attach ment13 Auto extension rings (PK series 11A, 12, or 13; PN-11)
Spot metering meters selected focus area. IX-Nikkor lenses can not be used. Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. The cameras exposure metering and flash control systems do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used. 5 Electronic range finder can not be used with shifting or tilting. 6 Compatible with all AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses except the AF-S 1735 mm f/2.8D IF-ED and AF-S 2870 mm f/2.8 IS ED. 7 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
8 If an AF-80200 mm f/2.8S, AF 3570 mm f/2.8S, new-model AF 2885 mm f/3.54.5S, or AF 2885 mm f/3.54.5S lens is used, the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder may not be in focus when the in-focus indicator is displayed. Focus manually using the image in the viewfinder as a guide. 9 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 10 Some lenses can not be used (see previous page). 11 Camera exposure meter can not be used. 12 Can be used at shutter speeds slower than 1/180 s, but camera exposure meter can not be used. 13 Attach in vertical orientation. PB-6 can be set to horizontal orientation once attached. Medical Nikkor 200 mm f/5.6 requires AS-15 for flash control. PF-4 Reprocopy Outfit requires PA-4 Camera Holder.
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For the D100, Nikon recommends CPU lenses, particularly types G and D, as it is only with type G and D lenses that you can use such features as 3D-matrix metering and 3D multi sensor balanced fill flash for digital SLR. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts. Type G lenses are marked with a G on the lens barrel, type D lenses with a D.
CPU lens
Type G lens
Type D lens
Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. Unlike other CPU lenses, there is no need to lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture setting (maximum f/-number) when using a type G lens.
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Picture Angle and Focal Length

A 35-mm camera has a diagonal picture angle approximately one-and-a-half times that of the D100. When calculating the focal length of the lenses for the D100 in 35-mm format, you will therefore need to multiply the focal length of the lens by 1.5, as shown in the following table:
Picture angle 35-mm film camera D100 35-mm film camera D100 17 25.5 105 Approximate focal length (mm) in 35-mm format (modified for picture angle) 20 30 135 24 36 180 270 28 42 200 300 35 52.5 300 450 50 75 400 600 60 90 500 750 85 127.5 600 900
157.5 202.5
Calculating Picture Angle

The size of the area exposed by a 35-mm camera is 24 ! 36 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D100, in contrast, is 15.6 ! 23.7 mm. As a result, the picture angle of photographs taken with the D100 differs from the picture angle for 35-mm cameras, even when the focal length of the lens and the distance to the subject are the same.
Picture size (35-mm format) (24 mm ! 36 mm) Lens Picture diagonal Picture size (D100) (15.6 mm ! 23.7 mm) Picture angle (35-mm format) Picture angle (D100)
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Other Accessories
At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D100. Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details.
Rechargeable Battery Additional rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3 lithium-ion batteries are available from your retailer or local Nikon representative. ! MB-D100 Multi-Function Battery Pack The MB-D100 takes one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3 lithium-ion batteries or six 1.5-volt LR6 (AA) alkaline or lithium batteries for extended shooting or playback. It is equipped with a shutter-release button and main- and sub-command dials for improved operation when taking photographs in portrait (tall) orientation. A built-in microphone allows voice memos to be added to photographs during playback. These recordings are played back over the battery-packs built in speaker when the photos are displayed in slide shows or single-image playback. The MB-D100 also incorBattery packs/ porates a ten-pin remote terminal for connection to other devicAC adapters es. When attaching the MB-D100, you will need to remove the battery-chamber cover and the MB-D100 terminal cover from the camera. The camera battery-chamber cover can be removed as shown below.
30
! EH-5 ! EN-EL3
Grasp and pull
AC Adapter The EH-5 AC adapter can be used with AC power sources of 50 60 Hz and 100120 V or 200240 V. Separate power cables are available for use in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and Japan.
Magnifier The DG-2 magnifies the scene displayed in the viewfinder. Use for close-up photography, copying, telephoto lenses, and on other Viewfinder occasions on which added precision is required. Eyepiece adapter eyepiece (available separately) required. accessories ! Diopter-Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses To accommodate individual differences in vision, viewfinder lenses are available with diopters of 5, 4, 3, 2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3.
! DG-2
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Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in, and rear-interchange. With the exception of the R60, exposure compensation need not be adjusted when a Nikon filter is attached (in the case of the R60, set exposure compensation to +1). Filters manufactured by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. Filters The D100 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL circular polarizing filter instead. The NC and L37C filters are recommended for protecting the lens. To prevent moir, use of a filter is not recommended when the subject is framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is in the frame. SB-80DX Speedlight This high-performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of 53/174 (m/ft, manual mode, 35-mm zoom-head position, ISO 200, 20 C/ 68 F; GN at ISO 100 is 38/125) and accepts four LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries or SD-7, SD-8A, and SK-6 power sources (all available separately). For bounce-flash or close-up photography, the flash head can be rotated through 90 up, 7 down, 180 left, and 90 right. Light from the flash can be diffused for wideangle photography by using the SB-80DX in combination with a wide panel or bounce adapter, producing soft lighting that balances the foreground subject with the background in close-ups Optional and bounce-flash photography. The SB-80DX is equipped with Speedlights an illuminator to assist in adjusting settings in the dark. Custom settings allow you to fine-tune all aspects of flash operation. ! Nikon SB-50DX Speedlight This Guide Number 32/105 Speedlight (m/ft, manual mode, 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 200, 20 C/68 F; GN at ISO 100 is 22/72) is powered by two CR123A (DL123A) three-volt lithium batteries. In addition to auto power zoom, it has a tilt position of +90 to 18 , allowing it to be used both for bounce-flash photography and at ranges as close as 30 cm (1). The following sync modes are supported: slow sync, rear-curtain sync, and manual. If the built-in Speedlight is raised when the SB-50DX is set to manual in the bounce-flash position, both Speedlights will fire. PC card adapters
! EC-AD1 ! Nikon
PC Card Adapter The EC-AD1 PC card adapter allows Type I CompactFlash memory cards to be inserted in PCMCIA card slots.
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! AR-3
Cable release
Cable Release The AR-3 can be attached to the camera release terminal to reduce camera shake in situations that demand slow shutter speeds, such as night landscape, astronomical, and close-up photography.
Remote The MB-D100 multi-function battery pack is equipped with a tenterminal pin remote terminal for remote-control and automatic photography. accessories The following accessories can be used with the MB-D100: Accessory Description Length* Remote shutter release; can be used to reduce camera MC-20 80 cm/ shake. Equipped with time-exposure and timer features, Remote Cord 27 emitting a beep once a second while the shutter is open. MC-21 Can be connected to MC-series 20, 22, 25, or 30. Extension Cord 3 m/ 910
Remote shutter release with blue, yellow, and black terMC-22 minals for connection to a remote shutter-triggering 1 m/33 Remote Cord device, allowing control via sound or electronic signals. MC-23 Connecting Cord Connects two D-100 cameras (both with MB-D100 multi- 40 cm/ function battery packs) for simultaneous operation. 14
Ten-pin to two-pin adapter cord for connection to deMC-25 vices with two-pin terminals, including the MW-2 radio 20 cm/ Adapter Cord control set, MT-2 intervalometer, and ML-2 modulite 8 control set. MC-30 Remote shutter release; can be used to reduce camera 80 cm/ Remote Cord shake or keep the shutter open during a time exposure. 27 ML-2 Modulite Allows infrared remote control at ranges of up to 100 m Remote (328). Use multiple units for remote control over greatControl Set er distances. Requires MC-25 adapter cord. ML-3 Modulite Allows infrared remote control at ranges of up to 8 m Remote (26). Control Set * All figures are approximate.
! Nikon
Software
Capture 3 Use Nikon Capture 3 to capture photos to a computer and to edit and save RAW images in a different format.
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Approved Memory Cards

The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D100:
SanDisk CompactFlash Lexar Media IBM SDCFB series 4! USB series 8! USB series 10! USB series DSCM series 16, 32, 48, 64, 96, and 128 MB 8, 16, 32, 48, 64, and 80 MB 8, 16, 32, 48, 64, and 80 MB 128 and 160 MB 10512 (512 MB) and 11000 (1 GB)
Microdrive
Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.
Memory Cards
Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. Format memory cards before first use. Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card. Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks. Do not expose to water, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Your Nikon D100 digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON
WARRANTY.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your local authorized Nikon dealer.
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Caring for Your Camera

Storage and Maintenance
Storage
When the camera will not be used for an extended period, replace the monitor cover, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. For long-term storage, place the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant (note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals). Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that: are poorly ventilated or damp are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios are exposed to temperatures above 50 C/122 F (for example, near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day) or below 10 C (14 F) are subject to humidities of over 60% To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again.
Technical NotesCaring for Your Camera
Servicing the Camera and Accessories

Your camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. We recommend that you have your camera inspected by your retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years, and that you have it serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if you use your camera professionally. When having your camera inspected or serviced, we recommend that you bring any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional Speedlights.
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Cleaning
Camera body Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly.
These elements are made of glass and are easily damaged. Remove Lens, dust and lint with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can mirror, and vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and viewfinder other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care. Monitor Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing fingerprints and other stains, wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Do not apply pressure, as this could result in damage or malfunction.
The Monitor
Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from entering your eyes and mouth.
The Shutter Curtain

The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged. Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain.
The Control Panel

Rarely, static electricity may cause the control panel to brighten or darken. This does not indicate a malfunction; the display will shortly return to normal.
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Caring for Your Camera
The Low-Pass Filter

The charge-coupled device (CCD) that acts as the cameras picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moir. Although this filter prevents foreign objects from adhering directly to the CCD, under certain conditions dirt or dust on the filter may appear in photographs. If you suspect that dirt or dust inside the camera is affecting your photographs, you can check for the presence of foreign objects on the low-pass filter as described below. the camera off and connect an EH-5 AC adapter (available separately). 1 Turn If you do not have access to an EH-5 AC adapter, take the camera to a Nikon-authorized service center.
2 Remove the lens and turn the camera on. the MENU button and select Mirror Lock-up from the setup menu 3 Press ( 163). Highlight CCD Cleaning and press the multi selector to the
right. The message, Press shutter-release button will be displayed in the camera monitor, and a row of dashes will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder.
SET UP Mirror Lock-up OFF OFF ON CCD Cleaning OK
the shutter-release button all the way 4 Press down. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open, revealing the low-pass filter, and the row of dashes in the control panel will blink. the camera so that light falls on the 5 Holding low-pass filter, examine the filter for dust or lint. If you find a foreign object on the filter, you will need to have it cleaned. See the following section.
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Storage and Maintenance the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the 6 Turn shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap and disconnect the AC adapter. Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter The low-pass filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. We recommend that the filter only be cleaned by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Should you choose to clean the filter yourself, follow the steps below.
1 Raise the mirror as described in steps 14 on the preceding page. dust and lint from the filter with a 2 Remove blower. Do not use a blower-brush, as the
bristles could damage the filter. If using an aerosol blower, hold the can upright to prevent liquid from falling on the filter. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the 3 Turn shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap and disconnect the AC adapter.
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Troubleshooting
Understanding Error Messages and Displays This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor when there is a problem with the camera. Consult the list below before contacting your retailer or Nikon representative.
Technical NotesTroubleshooting
Shooting Errors
If a problem occurs during shooting, indicators will be displayed in the control panel or viewfinder.
Indicator Control panel Viewfinder Problem Solution
(blinks)
Lens aperture ring is not set Set ring to minimum aperture 21 to minimum aperture. (largest f/-number). Speedlight that does not supSet external Speedlight flash port D-TTL flash control at106 mode to another setting. tached and set to TTL. Low battery. Ready a fully-charged spare 17 battery. Replace battery. 17
(blinks)
(blinks)
(blinks)
Battery exhausted.
(blinks)
Attach a CPU lens (IX Nikkor 20, No lens attached, or non-CPU excluded) or set function dial 76, lens attached. to M and use lens aperture 82 ring to set aperture. 74 48 78 80 81
! Camera can not focus using Focus manually. (blinks) autofocus. Choose a lower sensitivity (ISO equivalency) In exposure mode: P Use ND filter Subject too bright; photo will S Increase shutter speed or be overexposed. use ND filter A Choose a smaller aperture (larger f/-number) or use ND filter.
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Indicator Control panel Viewfinder Problem Solution 48 78 80 81
Choose a higher sensitivity (ISO equivalency) In exposure mode: P Use the flash Subject too dark; photo will be S Lower shutter speed or underexposed. use the flash A Choose a larger aperture (smaller f/-number) or use the flash
Exposure Exposure exceeds limits of If subject too bright, use ND display 83 metering system. filter; if too dark, use the flash. blinks (blinks) (blinks) selected in shutter-pri- Choose another shutter speed 79, ority auto. or set function dial to M. 83 If indicator blinks for 3 s after Check photo in monitor; if flash fires, photo may be un- underexposed, adjust settings 99 derexposed. and try again. 44, 46 120, 124 22
(blinks)
Reduce quality or size. Memory insufficient to record further photos at current set Delete photographs. tings, or camera has run out (blinks) of file or folder numbers. Insert new memory card.
(blinks)
Camera malfunction.
Release shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, 192 consult with Nikon-authorized service representative.
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Troubleshooting
Playback Errors
During playback, error messages are displayed in the monitor. Indicators may also appear in the control panel.
Message No card present Control panel Problem Solution
Camera cannot detect Turn camera off and confirm 17, memory card. that card is correctly inserted. 23 Error accessing memory Use Nikon-approved card. card. Check that contacts are clean. If card is damaged, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Unable to create new Delete files or insert new folder memory card. (blinks) Memory card has not Format memory card. been formatted for use in D100. 183
This card cannot be used
120, 124, 22 23, 162 23, 162
Card is not formatted No images in current folder
Memory card has not been formatted for use in Format memory card. D100.
Insert memory card containMemory card is empty or ing images or select folder 22 folder(s) selected for playcontaining images from 126 back contain no images. Folder Designate menu. No images can be played back until another folder has All photos in current 127 been selected or Hide Image folder are hidden. 130 used to allow at least one image to be displayed. File has been created or modified using a comput- Delete file or reformat memer or different make of ory card. camera, or file is corrupt. 120, 124 23, 162
All images are hidden
File does not contain image data
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Understanding Error Messages and Displays
A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras

In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the control panel and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. If the problem persists, open the interface connector cover and use a fine-tipped object, such as a mechanical pencil, to press the tab in the small square hole located above the interface connectors (this will also reset the camera clock; for instructions on Press setting the clock to the correct date and time, see page here 19). In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in loss of any data not recorded to the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to the card will not be affected.
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Web Resources
On-Line Resources for Nikon Users At the time of writing, the following on-line resources were available for users of Nikon digital imaging equipment.
Technical NotesWeb Resources
For Product Information and Tips

For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/ For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
For Contact Information

Contact information for the Nikon representative in your area may be found at: http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/
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Specifications
Type Effective pixels CCD Image size (pixels) Lens mount Compatible lenses Type G or D AF Nikkor All functions supported PC Micro Nikkor 85 mm F2.8D All functions except autofocus supported Other AF Nikkor (IX Nikkor All functions except 3D multi-sensor balanced fill flash excluded) for digital SLR supported AI-P Nikkor All functions except autofocus, 3D matrix metering, and 3D multi-sensor balanced fill flash for digital SLR supported Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster Equivalent in 35-mm format is approximately 1.5 times lens focal length Optical fixed pentaprism 2.0 +1.0 m1 24 mm (1.0 m1) Type B BriteView clear matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines Approximately 95% of lens (vertical and horizontal) Quick-return Instant return with depth-of-field preview Can be selected from five focus areas Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses
Technical NotesSpecifications
6.1 million 23.7 ! 15.6 mm, 12-bit RGB CCD Total pixels: 6.31 million 3008 ! 2000 (Large) 1504 ! 1000 (Small) 2240 ! 1488 (Medium)
Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Other
Picture angle Viewfinder Diopter adjustment Eyepoint Focusing screen Frame coverage Reflex mirror Lens aperture Focus-area selection
Approximate magnification 0.8 ! with 50-mm lens set to infinity and 1.0 m1
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Specifications
Lens servo
Instant single-servo AF (S), continuous servo AF (C), manual (M); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in single-servo and continuous-servo AF TTL phase detection by means of Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.5 3 m/18910) 1 +19 EV (ISO 100, room temperature) Single-area AF, dynamic-area AF (supports closest-subject priority) Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Autofocus
Detection range AF-area mode Focus lock Exposure Metering Matrix Center-weighted Spot
Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering 3D matrix metering supported with type G and D lenses; matrix metering available with other lens types Weight of 60% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame Meters 3-mm circle in center of frame; with CPU lens, metered area linked to selected focus area
Range (ISO 100 equivalent, 0 21 EV (3D matrix or center-weighted metering) f/1.4 lens, 20 C/68 F) 3 21 EV (spot metering) Exposure meter coupling Exposure control CPU coupling Programmed auto with flexible program; shutter-priority auto; aperture-priority auto; manual; exposure compensation (5 +5 EV in increments of 1 /3 EV); exposure and flash bracketing (2 or 3 exposures in steps of 1 /3 or 1/2 EV) Locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter 30 1/4000 in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps, long time-exposure (bulb) 200 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV; auto gain to ISO 1600 equivalent
Exposure lock Shutter Speed Sensitivity
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Specifications
White balance Built-in Speedlight Guide number (m/ft) D-TTL Manual Illuminating angle Flash Sync contact Flash control
TTL white balance control with white balance bracketing Pop-up Speedlight with button release 17/56 (ISO 200); 12/39 (ISO 100) 18/59 (ISO 200); 12.7/42 (ISO 100) Same as 20-mm lens
X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/180 s Automatic balanced fill flash controlled by five-segment TTL multi sensor with single-component IC. Supports 3D multi-sensor balanced fill flash for digital SLR (built in Speedlight or SB-series 80DX/50DX/ 28DX with type G or D lens) and multi-sensor balanced fill flash for digital SLR (built in Speedlight or SB-series 80DX/50DX/28DX with other CPU Nikkor lens) Non-TTL auto Aperture-linked auto flash control available with CPU lenses and SB-series 80DX/50DX/28DX Flash exposure compensation (3 +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV) Front-curtain sync (normal), red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow sync, rear curtain Lights when built-in Speedlight or SB-series 80DX, 50DX, 28DX, 28, 27, or 22s is fully charged; blinks for three seconds after flash is fired at full output Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock
Flash sync modes Flash-ready indicator
Accessory shoe Storage Media File system Compression
Type I and II CompactFlash cards; Microdrives Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Compressed NEF (raw): 12-bit lossless compression JPEG: JPEG baseline compliant
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Specifications
Self-timer
Electronically controlled; duration 2 20 s 1.8, approximately 120,000-dot, low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment Can be selected from NTSC and PAL USB 1.1
1
Depth-of-field preview button Lens aperture stopped down when button is pressed Monitor Video output External interface Tripod socket Power source
/4 (ISO)
One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3 lithium-ion battery MB-D100 multi-function battery pack (available separately) with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3 lithium-ion batteries or six LR6 (AA) alkaline or lithium batteries EH-5 AC adapter (available separately) 144 ! 116 ! 80.5 mm (5.7 ! 4.6 ! 3.2) 700 g (25 oz) without battery or memory card
Approximate dimensions (W ! H ! D) Approximate weight Operating Environment Temperature
0 40 C (32 104 F)
Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) * Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 C (68 F). * Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
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Specifications
Battery Life
The number of shots that can be taken with an EN-EL3 battery varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, and how the camera is used. Case 1 At room temperature (20 C/68 F), approximately 1600 shots can be taken with a fully-charged (1400 mAh) EN-EL3 battery and an AF-S 2485 mm f/3.54.5 G lens under the following standard Nikon test conditions: continuous shooting mode; continuous-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG Basic; image size set to Medium; shutter speed 1/250 s; shutter-release pressed halfway for three seconds and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times with each shot; after six shots, monitor turned on for five seconds and then turned off; cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off. Case 2 At room temperature (20 C/68 F), approximately 370 shots can be taken with a fullycharged (1400 mAh) EN-EL3 battery and an AF-S 2485 mm f/3.54.5 G lens under the following standard Nikon test conditions: single-frame shooting mode; single-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG Normal; image size set to Large; shutter speed 1 /250 s; shutter-release pressed halfway for five seconds and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range once with each shot; next shot taken after exposure meters have turned off; built-in Speedlight fired at full power with every other shot; AF-assist illuminator lights when flash is used; camera turned off for one minute after every ten shots. The following can reduce battery life: Using the monitor Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway Repeated autofocus operations Taking NEF (raw) or TIFF-RGB photographs Slow shutter speeds To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3 batteries: Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance. Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose their charge if left unused.
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Index
Symbols
3D Multi Sensor Balanced FillFlash for Digital SLR, 95 Color temperature. See white balance CompactFlash. See memory card Computer, 169174 Continuous shooting mode, 4142 Contrast. See Tone Comp. CPU lenses, 2021, 176178 Custom Settings, 144160 defaults, 145 menu banks, 146 CSM. See Custom Settings; CSM menu CSM menu, 144160
F
FINE. See Image Quality Flash, 94107 range, 100 Flash exposure compensation, 102 bracketing, 8793 Flash-ready indicator, 99 Flash sync mode, 9699 front-curtain sync, 96 rear-curtain sync, 96 red-eye reduction, 9697 slow sync, 96 Flexible program, 78. See also exposure mode, auto multi program Focal plane mark, 4, 74 Focus. See autofocus; focus mode; manual focus Focus area (focus brackets), 64 96 Focus lock, 7071 Focus mode, 6369 Focusing screen display, 1011 Folder Designate, 126127 Folders, 114, 126127 Format, 162. See also memory card, formatting
Index
A
AF area mode, 6569 AF assist illuminator, 72 Aperture, 7693, 107 adjusting, 7683 lock, 8485, 154 maximum, 81 minimum, 21, 81, 178 Auto meter off, 157 Autoexposure lock, 8485 Autofocus, 6373 dynamic-area AF, 6569 continuous-servo, 6369 focus tracking, 66 single-area AF, 6569 single-servo, 6369
D
Date, 19 Delete, 124125 Deleting, 35, 116, 124125. See also memory card, formatting all images, 125 playback menu, 124125 selected images, 124125 single-frame playback, 35 Depth-of-field preview, 76 Digital Print Order Format, 131 Dipoter, 30 DPOF. See Digital Printer Order Format D-TTL flash control, 9495, 158
B
Backlight, control panel, 155 BASIC. See Image Quality Battery, 1617, 180 inserting, 1617 life, 197 storage, v Blur, reducing, 30. See also mirror shock Bulb. See long time exposures Bracketing, 8793. See also exposure bracketing; flash exposure compensation, bracketing; white balance, bracketing Brightness. See LCD Brightness
G
Grid. See on-demand grid lines
E
Electronic analog exposure display, 8283 Electronic range finder, 74 Exif version2.2, 131 Exposure bracketing, 8793 Exposure compensation, 86 Exposure meter, 75. See also auto meter off Exposure mode, 7683 aperture-priority auto, 81 auto multi program, 7778 manual, 8283 shutter-priority auto, 7980
H
Hide Image, 130 Highlight display, 115, 134 Histogram, 115, 134 Hue Adjustment, 143
C
CCD, 2, 186187 cleaning, 186187 Clock-calendar, 19 Closest subject priority, 6769 Color Mode, 142 Color space. See Color Mode
I
Illuminator. See backlight, control panel Image files, 4347 Image size. See Resolution Image Quality, 4346 Image Sharpening, 58 ISO, 4849. See also sensitivity ISO auto, 148
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J
JPEG, 44
O
On-demand grid lines, 11, 157
T
Television, 168 TIFF, 44 Time. See Date Time exposures. See long timeexposures Thumbnail playback, 116117 Tone Comp., 141 Two-button reset, 110
Index
L
L. See Resolution Language, 18 LCD Brightness, 163 Lens, 176179 attaching, 2021 compatible, 176178 CPU, 2021, 176178 non-CPU, 21, 176177 type D, 20, 177178 type G, 2021, 177178 Long time-exposures, 83
P
Playback, 3536, 112120 Playback menu, 124134 PRE. See white balance, preset Predictive focus tracking, 66 Print Set, 131 Protecting images, 191
R
RAW, 4446. See also Image Quality; NEF Red-eye reduction, 96 Resolution, 4647, 137 RGB-TIFF. See Image Quality
V
Vari-Brite focus areas, 11 Video-cassette recorder, 168 VIDEO OUT, 168 Video Output, 164 Viewfinder, 3031 focus. See diopter
M
M. See exposure mode, manual; manual focus; Resolution Manual focus, 74 Memory buffer, 4142 Memory card, 2224 approved, 183 formatting, 23, 162 Metering, 75 3D matrix, 75 centerweighted, 75 matrix, 75 spot, 75 ten-segment, 75 Microdrive. See memory card Mirror shock, 159 Monitor, v, 135, 185 auto off, 151 cover, 15 Monitor pre-flashes, 95 Multi Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR, 95
S
S. See autofocus, single-servo; exposure mode, shutter-priority auto; Resolution Self-portraits. See self-timer Self-timer, 108109 Sensitivity, 4849. See also ISO Sequential file numbering, 150 Setup menu, 161166 Shutter speed, 7683 and flash synchronization, 99 Shooting menu, 135143 banks, 35 Shooting mode, 4142 Single-frame playback, 3536, 112115 Single-frame shooting mode, 41 Size. See Resolution Slide Show, 128129 Speedlight, 94107. See also flash built-in, 98101 optional, 103107 sRGB. See Color Mode
W
White balance, 5057 bracketing, 9093 fine-tuning, 5354 preset, 5557
N
NEF, 4446 Nikon Capture 3, 170171 Nikon View 5, 169 Noise, 83, 149 Noise reduction, 149 NORMAL. See Image Quality
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For Your Safety

Caring for the Camera and Battery

Overview 23 Getting to Know the Camera 413

First Steps 1424

Take Test Shots

Replacing This Manual

Getting to Know the Camera

IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera

IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera

The LCD Illuminator

Getting to Know the Camera

Camera Body (continued)

IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera

Camera Controls and Displays

IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera

Getting to Know the Camera

IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera

Camera Controls and Displays

IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera

The Control Panel Display

Getting to Know the Camera

The Viewfinder Display

The Viewfinder Display

Camera Controls and Displays

IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera

Advanced Focusing Screen Display

Getting to Know the Camera

The Command Dials

IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera

Choose an image size (

Choose a white balance setting (

Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) + Set sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 49)

Camera Controls and Displays

IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera

Choose a flash sync mode (when function dial set to P, S, A, or M; 98)

Set flash compensation (when function dial set to P, S, A, or M; 102)

Step 1Attach the Camera Strap

The Monitor Cover

Do not lift bottom of cover past point shown

Step 2Insert the Battery

2.2 2.3 2.4

Getting the Camera Ready for Use

Battery fully charged Battery partially discharged Low battery

* No icon displayed when camera powered by optional AC adapter.

Removing the Battery

Camera Off Display

7Auto Meter Off (

Step 3Choose a Language

Display camera menus

O OFF NTSC En OFF

Display SET UP menu

Position cursor in SET UP menu

SET UP Language De En Fr Es Deutsch English Franais

SET UP Language De En Fr Es Deutsch English Franais Espaol

O OFF NTSC En OFF

Make selection and return to SET UP menu

Getting the Camera Ready for Use

Step 4Set the Time and Date

O OFF NTSC En OFF

SET UP Date SET Y M D OK

Display Date menu